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Mexican Ceviche De Pescado (Fish Ceviche)

This healthy Ceviche De Pescado (Fish Ceviche) is made with raw fish marinated in lime juice and plenty of fresh vegetables, such as avocado, cucumber, and tomato, to boost its nutritional value and add some extra crunch and texture.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 218 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1  pound fresh white fish cut into small cubes (see notes below for recommended fish types)
  • 1/2 cup  red onion  finely diced
  • 1  cup  fresh lime juice about 6 – 7 large limes
  • 1 large firm mango  cut into 1/2 inch cubes (Optional)
  • 2 Serrano peppers very finely diced
  • 2 medium roma tomatoes seeded, finely diced
  • 1 cucumber peeled, seeded, cut into small cubes
  • 1 medium avocado  cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro  finely chopped 
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional

Instructions

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  1. Place the fish, red onion and lime juice in a medium glass or plastic bowl.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to “cook” the fish. Note: The lime juice must cover the fish completely for evenly “cooking.”  
  3. Once it has cooked thru (you'll know by looking at it and the texture has turned opaque), add the remaining ingredients and mix very gently to combine.  It is very important to do it delicately so that the fish continue to hold its shape.
  4. Serve cold with tortilla chips, tostadas or saltines.

Notes

  • Use any semi-firm white fish, such as snapper, halibut, sea bass, cod, flounder or tilapia
  • Use fresh limes for this cooking process as the bottled stuff will not do it! 
  • Store in an airtight glass container for up to two days. Ceviche De Pescado is best when eaten on the same day.
  • Do not drain the lime juice after it's done curing. That's where the flavor is at! 
  • Serve cold with tortilla chips, tostadas or the good ol' saltines!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 218kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 763mg (32%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 218kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 763mg 32%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 11g 22%

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