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The Best Ceviche Recipe! Recipe

The Best Ceviche Recipe! Recipe

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Learn how to make the Best Ceviche! This fresh and flavorful dish features cured fish or shrimp in zesty lime juice, mixed with onions, cilantro, tomato, and cucumber. Perfect as a light meal or appetizer for any occasion.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 6
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Marinating
  • Cuisine: Latin American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Red Onion Mixture:

  • 1/2 a red onion, thinly sliced, with the grain
  • 11 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (46 limes), freshly squeezed
  • 12 garlic cloves, very finely minced
  • 1 fresh serrano or jalapeño chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Ceviche:

  • 1 pound fresh fish (sea bass, red snapper, etc.), diced into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1/41/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced or cut in half
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Red Onion Mixture: Slice red onion thinly and toss with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Add fish, garlic, chilies, tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, and olive oil; marinate in the fridge.
  3. Adjust Seasoning: Before serving, taste and adjust salt and heat. Fold in avocado if desired.
  4. Make Avocado Sauce: Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth.

Notes

  • Serve ceviche with tortilla chips, lettuce cups, or make mini tostadas.
  • Crispy tostadas: lightly spray mini corn tortillas with olive oil, season with salt, bake until crisp.

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