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Margarita Ahi Tuna Ceviche

Ahi tuna ceviche gets a kick from tequila in this margarita-inspired appetizer recipe. Greta for Cinco de Mayo or a summertime dinner party!

Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 2145 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: South American

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound sushi-grade ahi tuna cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons 1 fluid ounce good quality tequila
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar
  • ½ Jalapeño seeded & minced
  • ½ avocado chopped
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 4 butter lettuce or Boston bibb lettuce leaves

Instructions

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  1. Place the ahi tuna in a medium bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, tequila, olive oil and agave. Pour the mixture over the ahi tuna and stir to coat. Gently stir in the jalapeno, avocado, green onion, cilantro and salt.
  3. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, stirring 1 to 2 times. Season to taste.
  4. Serve in lettuce leaves.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5Cup Calories 214.5kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 7.6g (3%) Protein 19.1g (38%) Fat 11.1g (17%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 324.1mg (14%) Fiber 1.4g (6%) Sugar 3.1g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2145

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5Cup
Calories 214.5kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 7.6g 3%
Protein 19.1g 38%
Fat 11.1g 17%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 324.1mg 14%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Sugar 3.1g 6%

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