Description
This Captivating Ceviche Recipe features fresh seafood marinated in zesty lime juice, combined with crisp red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and creamy avocado for a refreshing, vibrant dish perfect for warm weather or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1 pound Fresh Seafood (such as firm white fish, shrimp, or scallops)
Marinade and Vegetables
- 1 cup Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 cup Red Onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 Jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 Tomato, diced
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 1 tsp Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Seafood: Rinse the fresh seafood under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into small, bite-sized pieces and place them into a large mixing bowl to prepare for marination.
- Marinate the Seafood: Pour fresh lime juice over the seafood pieces until they are fully submerged. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes, or until the seafood turns opaque and firms up, indicating it’s ‘cooked’ by the acid.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While the seafood marinates, finely chop the red onion, jalapeño pepper, and fresh cilantro. Dice the tomato and avocado and place all these prepared vegetables into a separate bowl.
- Combine Seafood and Vegetables: Once marinated, drain off any excess lime juice from the seafood. Transfer the seafood into the bowl with the chopped vegetables, then gently toss everything together to combine evenly without mushing the avocado.
- Season the Ceviche: Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning by adding more lime juice if desired to enhance the brightness and flavor balance.
- Let Flavors Meld: Cover the combined ceviche and refrigerate for an additional 15–30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld beautifully together for a more harmonious taste.
- Serve: Spoon the ceviche into serving dishes or individual bowls. Garnish with extra cilantro leaves or lime slices for added presentation and a fresh pop of flavor.
- Enjoy: Serve the ceviche chilled, accompanied by tortilla chips, crackers, or alongside extra sliced avocado. This dish makes a perfect light appetizer or refreshing snack.
Notes
- Use the freshest seafood available for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño to control the heat level to your preference.
- Ensure seafood pieces are uniform in size for even marination.
- Serve immediately after final resting time to maintain freshness and texture.
- Can be customized by adding other ingredients like cucumber or mango for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (marination time)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Latin American
Keywords: ceviche, seafood appetizer, lime marinated fish, fresh ceviche, no-cook seafood
