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A serving of shrimp ceviche recipe with diced tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and lime.

ceviche recipe

Fresh and light ceviche recipe made with white fish, lime juice, cilantro, and a variety of customizable ingredients like avocado, cucumber, and tomatoes. This simple yet refreshing dish is perfect for hot summer days when you want a quick and no-cook meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinate Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Fresh white fish - Halibut tilapia, or mahi-mahi (cut into small cubes)
  • ½ cup Fresh lime juice - About 4-6 limes enough to cover the fish
  • ½ Red onion - Thinly diced
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro - Chopped
  • 1-2 Jalapeño or serrano peppers - Diced optional
  • ½ teaspoon Sea salt - Adjust to taste
  • ½ cup Diced tomatoes - Fresh cherry tomatoes preferred
  • ½ cup Cucumber - Diced or sliced
  • 1 Avocado - Diced add right before serving
  • 1 tablespoon Orange juice - Optional for a hint of sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil - Optional to enrich the flavors

Equipment

  • 1 Sharp knife (To cut the fish into small cubes)
  • 1 Glass or Ceramic Mixing Bowl (For marinating the fish)
  • 1 Cutting board (Dedicated for seafood)
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer (For draining the lime juice)
  • 1 Citrus juicer (Optional, or use hands for squeezing)
  • 1 Measuring Cup (For measuring liquids (optional))

Method
 

  1. Cut the fish into small cubes and marinate in lime juice.
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  2. Add diced onion, peppers, and cilantro to the marinated fish.
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  3. Add the veggies, lime juice, and chill ceviche.
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  4. Finish ceviche and serve with chips or crackers.
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Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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