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A bowl of fresh easy ceviche with white fish, lime juice, red onion, and cilantro served with tortilla chips.

Easy Ceviche

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb firm white fish fillets (such as tilapia, sea bass, or snapper), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice (approximately 6-8 limes)
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
  • 1 medium Roma tomato, seeded and finely diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper , seeded and finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Place the cubed fish in a non-reactive glass or ceramic bowl.
  2. Pour the fresh lime juice over the fish, ensuring all pieces are fully submerged.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the fish becomes opaque and firm to the touch.
  4. Drain approximately half of the lime juice from the bowl to prevent the dish from becoming overly acidic.
  5. Add the sliced red onion, diced tomato, cilantro, and minced jalapeno to the bowl.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Gently fold the ingredients together using a spatula to avoid breaking the fish pieces.
  8. Serve chilled immediately with tortilla chips or crackers.