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Acapulco-Style Fish Ceviche

45 min.
Easy
Medium

Acapulco-style ceviche is bright, citrusy, and refreshing. Fresh fish is “cooked” in lime juice and mixed with tomato, onion, cilantro, and chili. It’s typically served chilled with tostadas and creamy avocado.

Ingredients

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Fresh white fish Fresh white fish

(500 g) fresh white fish (tilapia, sea bass, or mackerel), diced into small cubes

Lime juice Lime juice

1 cup fresh lime juice (about 8–10 limes)

Finely chopped tomatoes Finely chopped tomatoes

2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped

Onion finely chopped Onion finely chopped

1/2 white onion, finely chopped

Cucumber peeled & diced Cucumber peeled & diced

1 cucumber, peeled and diced

Serrano peppers finely chopped Serrano peppers finely chopped

1–2 serrano peppers, finely chopped (to taste)

Cilantro chopped Cilantro chopped

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Diced avocado Diced avocado

1 avocado, diced

Salt Salt

Salt to taste

Black pepper Black pepper

Black pepper to taste

Olive oil Olive oil

2 tbsp olive oil (optional)

Tostadas Tostadas

Tostadas or crackers, for serving


Preparation method

45 min.
  • 1
    Prepare the fish

    Cut the fish into small, even bite-sized cubes. Ensure the fish is very fresh for the best quality and safety.

  • 2
    Marinate in lime juice

    Place the fish in a bowl and cover completely with lime juice. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes, or until the fish turns opaque.

  • 3
    Drain slightly (optional)

    If you prefer a less acidic ceviche, you can remove some of the excess lime juice before continuing.

  • 4
    Add vegetables

    Mix in the diced tomatoes, onion, cucumber, serrano peppers, and fresh cilantro.

  • 5
    Season

    Add salt, pepper, and a splash of olive oil if desired. Mix everything gently to combine the flavors.

  • 6
    Add avocado

    Fold in the avocado carefully at the very end to keep the pieces from breaking apart.

  • 7
    Serve

    Serve chilled with tostadas or crackers. You can optionally add a few dashes of hot sauce for extra heat.

Serving: 4

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Medium

Acapulco-Style Fish Ceviche

Acapulco-style ceviche is bright, citrusy, and refreshing. Fresh fish is “cooked” in lime juice and mixed with tomato, onion, cilantro, and chili. It’s typically served chilled with tostadas and creamy avocado.

Acapulco-Style Fish Ceviche

45 min.
Easy
Medium

Acapulco-style ceviche is bright, citrusy, and refreshing. Fresh fish is “cooked” in lime juice and mixed with tomato, onion, cilantro, and chili. It’s typically served chilled with tostadas and creamy avocado.

Ingredients

Fresh white fish Fresh white fish

(500 g) fresh white fish (tilapia, sea bass, or mackerel), diced into small cubes

Lime juice Lime juice

1 cup fresh lime juice (about 8–10 limes)

Finely chopped tomatoes Finely chopped tomatoes

2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped

Onion finely chopped Onion finely chopped

1/2 white onion, finely chopped

Cucumber peeled & diced Cucumber peeled & diced

1 cucumber, peeled and diced

Serrano peppers finely chopped Serrano peppers finely chopped

1–2 serrano peppers, finely chopped (to taste)

Cilantro chopped Cilantro chopped

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Diced avocado Diced avocado

1 avocado, diced

Salt Salt

Salt to taste

Black pepper Black pepper

Black pepper to taste

Olive oil Olive oil

2 tbsp olive oil (optional)

Tostadas Tostadas

Tostadas or crackers, for serving


Preparation method

45 min.
  • 1
    Prepare the fish

    Cut the fish into small, even bite-sized cubes. Ensure the fish is very fresh for the best quality and safety.

  • 2
    Marinate in lime juice

    Place the fish in a bowl and cover completely with lime juice. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes, or until the fish turns opaque.

  • 3
    Drain slightly (optional)

    If you prefer a less acidic ceviche, you can remove some of the excess lime juice before continuing.

  • 4
    Add vegetables

    Mix in the diced tomatoes, onion, cucumber, serrano peppers, and fresh cilantro.

  • 5
    Season

    Add salt, pepper, and a splash of olive oil if desired. Mix everything gently to combine the flavors.

  • 6
    Add avocado

    Fold in the avocado carefully at the very end to keep the pieces from breaking apart.

  • 7
    Serve

    Serve chilled with tostadas or crackers. You can optionally add a few dashes of hot sauce for extra heat.

Serving: 4

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