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Mexican Ceviche

Zesty Mexican Ceviche: Fresh, Easy, and Full of Flavor

This Mexican ceviche is a refreshing dish bursting with zesty flavors, perfect as an appetizer or light meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Marination Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 pound Fresh White Fish (e.g., tilapia, halibut) Cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 0.5 pound Shrimp Fresh or properly thawed frozen
For the Citrus Marinade
  • 0.5 cup Lime Juice
  • 0.5 cup Lemon Juice
  • 0.25 cup Orange Juice
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red Onion Chopped
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced
  • 1 medium Jalapeños Chopped, adjust to taste
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro Chopped
For Serving
  • 1 medium Avocado Diced, add just before serving
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Glass or ceramic bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Zesty Mexican Ceviche
  1. Begin by cutting your fresh white fish into ½-inch cubes and placing them in a glass or ceramic bowl.
  2. In a medium pot, bring salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add your shrimp and boil for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque, then drain and cool.
  3. Squeeze fresh lime and lemon juice over the seafood mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated. Allow it to marinate for 30-60 minutes in the refrigerator.
  4. Once the seafood has marinated, gently fold in the chopped red onion, diced tomatoes, cucumber, jalapeños, and cilantro.
  5. Pour in fresh orange juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently and refrigerate for an additional 15-30 minutes.
  6. Just before serving, fold in diced avocado gently to maintain its creamy texture.
  7. Serve your zesty Mexican ceviche chilled, alongside crisp tortilla chips or saltine crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Always opt for high-quality, fresh seafood for the best flavor. Avoid over-marinating to maintain the texture.

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