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Ceviche Nayarit

A vibrant raw fish ceviche cured in lime juice with tomato, avocado, and jalapeño. Fresh, tangy, and ready in 30 minutes—serve with crispy tortilla chips.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
218
Protein
32g
Ceviche Nayarit
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs sushi-grade white fish (mahi-mahi, snapper, or sea bass), cubed
  • ¾ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
  • ½ medium red onion, minced
  • 1 whole jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1 whole avocado, diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut fish into 0.5-inch cubes, removing any dark spots or sinew.

  2. 2

    Place fish in a glass bowl and cover with lime juice. Stir gently.

  3. 3

    Dice tomatoes, mince red onion and jalapeño. Dice avocado just before serving.

  4. 4

    Refrigerate fish in lime juice for 15–20 minutes until opaque throughout.

  5. 5

    Drain excess lime juice, leaving just enough to coat the fish lightly.

  6. 6

    Fold in tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, avocado, and cilantro gently.

  7. 7

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Tools you’ll need

  • glass bowl
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • spoon
  • small bowl

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