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Easy and Healthy Peruvian Cod Ceviche With Lime And Jalapeño
5 from 6 votes

Easy and Healthy Peruvian Cod Ceviche With Lime And Jalapeño

Delicious, fresh, fast and low calorie, this is a fantastic traditional ceviche recipe that you can whip up in no time. An appetizer that's great made for a few or for a crowd!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 93 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: South American, Mexican, Peruvian

Ingredients

  • ¾ lb cod 340 grams, fresh
  • ¾ c lime juice fresh
  • ½ c red onion finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoon jalapeño +/- to taste, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoon tomato finely diced
  • ¼ c cilantro finely chopped
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Squeeze your fresh lime to make ¾ cup of juice.
  2. Evenly dice fresh cod to ¼" or ½" cubes. Add to a medium sized bowl and pour in fresh lime juice and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir well and place bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, finely slice red onion and add to chilled bowl of ceviche. Return to fridge and dice up tomato, jalapeno and cilantro.
  4. After fish has been marinating for 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours), remove from fridge and add tomato, jalapeno and cilantro. Stir through and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve with slices of cooked sweet potato, tortilla chips, saltines or tostadas for a great appetizer or light main course.

Notes

  • Since lime juice is one of the two main ingredients, using fresh lime juice makes a big difference. If you must use bottled, add 2 teaspoons of sugar and stir to dissolve before adding it to the fish. Fresh lime juice is sweeter and not quite as aggressively acidic. The sugar will temper it, making it more palatable.
  • This fish, onion and lime juice can marinate for up to a day. Add the fresh vegetables and cilantro closer to serving time to keep them fresh and crisp.

Nutrition Information

Calories 93kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 49mg (2%) Potassium 475mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 267IU (5%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 93

% Daily Value*

Calories 93kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 49mg 2%
Potassium 475mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 267IU 5%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.