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Mexican Ceviche

Zesty Mexican Ceviche That Everyone Will Love

This Mexican Ceviche is a delightful, gluten-free dish bursting with fresh seafood and vibrant flavors.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 pound fresh white fish (tilapia or halibut) cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 pound shrimp thawed if frozen
For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • 1 medium cucumber peeled and diced
  • 1 medium jalapeño diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro freshly chopped
For the Creamy Touch
  • 1 medium avocado diced

Equipment

  • non-reactive bowl
  • Pot
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cut the fresh white fish into ½-inch cubes and place in a non-reactive bowl.
  2. In a pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until bright pink and opaque. Drain and cool, then chop.
  3. Squeeze lime and lemon juice over the seafood mixture, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
  4. Mix in diced red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, jalapeños, and cilantro without breaking the seafood.
  5. Pour in orange juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for an additional 15-30 minutes.
  6. Fold in diced avocado gently before serving.
  7. Serve chilled in a bowl with tortilla chips or saltine crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 18gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh; store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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