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Oyster ceviche

Mouthwatering oyster ceviche recipe made with fresh oysters, lime juice, onions, tomato, bell pepper, cilantro and oil.

Prep Time
25 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 to 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: South American , American , Ecuadorian

Ingredients

  • 6 Large Fresh Oysters opened – see how to open an oyster if needed
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced or diced
  • 1 tomato seeded and finely diced
  • ½ green bell pepper finely diced
  • ½ tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
  • 5 limes juiced
  • ½ tablespoon oil sunflower or light olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • Optional: A dash of ketchup/mustard based on your preference
Serve with:
  • Chifles or patacones
  • Aji or hot sauce

Instructions

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  1. Soak the onion slices in one cup of cold water with 1 tsp of salt, rinse and drain well. Marinate with the juice of 1 lime.
  2. Remove the oyster meat from the oysters, saving the oyster juice, and chop the oysters into small cubes.
  3. In a medium sized bowl combine the chopped oysters, the oyster juices, marinated red onion, diced tomatoes, diced bell peppers, lime juice, finely chopped cilantro, oil and salt to taste.
  4. Let marinate in the fridge for about 5-10 minutes and serve immediately.