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Mexican Ceviche

Cultural Context

Ceviche is a traditional dish in Mexican coastal regions, often enjoyed as a refreshing appetizer. It showcases the use of fresh seafood and local ingredients, reflecting the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. Variations exist across Latin America, each with unique ingredients and preparation methods, highlighting the dish's cultural significance and adaptability.

MexicanMXappetizer
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup fresh lime juice
2-3 jalapeños
1 small onion
2 roma tomatoes
1 cup cilantro
carrot
fresh fish (dover sole, tilapia, or halibut)
corn tortilla chips
avocado
extra lime
Corona

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: sustainable seafood

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is often more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is a more budget-friendly alternative.

1

Chop the white fish into a half inch dice.

2

Add the chopped fish to a glass or stainless steel bowl.

3

Top the fish with 1 cup of fresh lime juice.

4

Stir the fish and lime juice together.

5

Cover the bowl with saran wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour for medium-rare, 2 hours for medium, or 4 hours for well done.

6

Dice and deseed 2-3 jalapeños, removing seeds and ribs for less heat.

7

Chop the carrot into a very fine dice.

8

Dice one small onion finely.

9

Dice and deseed 2 roma tomatoes.

10

Chop 1 cup of cilantro finely.

11

After the fish has marinated to your preference, drain the liquid from the fish.

12

Add the fish to a bowl and mix in all the chopped vegetables until combined.

13

Serve with corn tortilla chips, extra lime, avocado, and optionally a Corona.

Cooking Techniques

dicingmarinatingmixing

Equipment Needed

glass bowlstainless steel bowlknifecutting boardsaran wrap

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freelow-carb

Allergens

fishshellfish

Also Known As

CevicheCeviche de Pescado
Local Name: ceviche

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