Fish Ceviche (Ceviche de Pescado) is the perfect warm-weather food. You never feel heavy after you eat this delish. It’s full of all your favorite Mexican flavors.
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On top of that, it’s cheap and easy to make.
Very similar to Ceviche de Camarón, only this recipe is made with fish.
Talk about a great way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Winner! No chicken dinner, and it’ll help you stay thinner.
Table of Contents
INGREDIENTS
- Frozen fish tilapia
- Tomato
- Onion
- Jalapeño
- Cilantro
- Lime juice
For those who don’t want to use raw onions or a strong spicy flavor, you can also use pickled onions and pickled jalapeños.
If you prefer, add cucumber and nopales ingredients too.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Chop the frozen tilapia into tiny pieces.
- Be sure to keep it cold, or it will go bad.
Mushy defrosted fish actually comes in hand when you’re chopping it up into tiny pieces. If it’s too watery, squeeze out with your hands any extra liquid.
Can I use frozen fish for ceviche?
Absolutely! This tasty recipe is easier than shrimp ceviche since cleaning raw shrimp takes time.
You can use fresh fish too, but I suggest you use firm white fish.
What types of fish are used in ceviche?
You can use cod, grouper, haddock, or sea bass. Any firm white fish will do.
- Squeeze the limes.
- You will need 6 key limes or 3 regular limes.
That’s the trick.
Thanks to this, we can use frozen fish. The citrusy lime juice will mask that frozen flavor and will give it a refreshing touch.
Is it raw?
Technically, ceviche is not raw, but it’s not cooked either. Cooking requires heat, and ceviche never touches a skillet. The acid from the lime “cooks” the fish in a chemical process called denaturation.
It kills all the bad bacteria, making ceviche SAFE to eat.
- Chop up the onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños.
- Set aside until ready to use.
This is a classic combination in the Mexican cuisine, using these ingredients greatly enhances its flavor and gives it a lighter and fresher touch.
- Drain any liquid that might have come out of the fish.
- Mix the onions, tomatoes, and jalapeño with the fish.
- Pour the lime juice and mix well.
Be sure to remove as much of the liquid as possible, or you’ll end up with a watery dish.
You can’t rush an excellent dish like this, give it at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
How long will it last?
If your fish is fresh, ceviche can last up to 3 days in the fridge. Do not let it go longer than that, or it can make people sick.
PRO TIP:
- If you cook a lot of Mexican food, chop this trio of ingredients up (onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños) in double quantities. Chop once, cook it twice. It makes for faster cooking.
This Ceviche de Pescado recipe is a keeper. It’s a tasty Mexican seafood recipe that you’ll make again and again as a quick and easy appetizer on warm days or during Lent.
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Fish Ceviche (Ceviche de Pescado)
Ingredients
- 1 lb White Fish (such as tilapia)
- 1 tspn salt
- 3 Lime juice (6 key limes)
- ¼ onion diced
- 1 tomato diced
- 1 jalapeno finely diced
- ½ bunch cilantro
- ½ cucumber (optional)
- 1 diced avocado (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the fish.
- Pat dry.
- Chop into ½ inch pieces.
- In plastic or glass container, add the fish, salt, and lime juice.
- Cover and refrigerator for ½ hour.
- Add onion, tomato, jalapeno, cucumber (if using), and cilantro.
- Mix well.
- Cover again and refrigerate for another ½ hour.
- Mix in avocado right before serving.
- Serve with saltine crackers or on top of a tostada.
Love this recipe! I like making mine with baby shrimp. So good!
Hope you try it! It’s the best!
Hmm yum! I can’t wait to try making this Ceviche de Pescado at home! It looks absolutely delish.
I think so too delicious glad you liked it!
Love the delicious fresh flavours of the dish, and how simple it is to make!
Fresh and delicious indeed!
I’m such a huge fan of ceviche! Yum
Ceviche is the best! Hope you try this recipe!
This ceviche dish looks so delicious and refreshing, I can’t wait to find some frozen tilapia!
This recipe is amazing! Hope you try it.
I love ceviche – never thought it could be made with frozen fish. Will try this for sure!
Hope you try this recipe. It’s delicious!
This Fish Ceviche looks delicious My favorite appetizer.
Glad you enjoyed this.Hope you try it!
Wow, this looks delicious!
Thanks! Hope you try it!
Never heard of Fish Ceviche, love trying new recipes!
Hope you try it. It’s delicious!
I’m so glad I found your blog!!
What other fish can yu use other then tilapia, not a big fan of it ?
I’ve used fresh water Bass, pike and perch.
Sounds yummy.
Can you use raw shrimp instead?
How many servings is the fish ceviche? I would like to make it for a party and want to make sure I have enough.
Oh my gosh, yum! Can’t wait to try this!
Hope you do. You’re going to love it.
I absolutely love ceviche, and i have a go to restaurant that makes it the best. I never thought about making it on my own, but it would be fun, thanks for the recipe!
Making it at home is so much cheaper, but it takes a long time. That’s the only downside.
I LOVE ceviche, but have always been intimidated to make it at home. Your recipe looks delicious!
It’s so easy to make at home. Just takes a long time.
This looks delicious and so refreshing! What a lovely dish!
I think so too. Thank you 🙂
Mmhm looks & sounds delish! Pinning for later 🙂 I also love the way your recipes display, I hope you don’t mind me asking but is that a plugin? I’d love to attempt to create a similar layout.
Yes, it’s a plugin called “Easy Recipes.”
omg that looks yummy! 😀 thanks for sharing!
Thank you! 🙂
This is like a fish salsa. Making this soon.
Never thought of it like that, but yes!