How to Make Ceviche

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  • Ceviche is a salad featured seafood that has been marinated in citrus juice. It is common to most Latin American cuisines, including that of Mexico. If you're looking for a healthy Mexican dish to serve as an alternative to dishes such as burritos and enchiladas, and you enjoy seafood, then ceviche might be a food you'd like to try. Read on to learn how to make ceviche at home

  • Ceviche is a salad featured seafood that has been marinated in citrus juice. It is common to most Latin American cuisines, including that of Mexico. If you're looking for a healthy Mexican dish to serve as an alternative to dishes such as burritos and enchiladas, and you enjoy seafood, then ceviche might be a food you'd like to try. Read on to learn how to make ceviche at home

  • Introduction

    • Ceviche is commonly served as a light meal on the beaches of Mexico. You can serve it in small portions as an appetizer, or use it as non-cook dinner on a hot summer evening.

  • Step 1: What You'll Need for Ceviche

  • Ceviche Ingredients

    1. 1 pound of seafood, diced in 1/2 inch cubes
      1. Sea bass
      2. Red snapper
      3. Halibut
      4. Tuna
      5. Shrimp
      6. Octopus
      7. Squid
    2. 3/4 - 1 cup of citrus juice
      1. Lime juice
      2. Lemon juice
    3. 4 cups of vegetables, diced
      1. Tomatoes
      2. Cucumbers
      3. Avocados
      4. Onions
      5. Bell Peppers
    4. 1/4 - 1/2 cup of minced herbs
      1. Cilantro
      2. Mint
      3. Parsley
      4. Oregano
    5. 2 tablespoons of vinegar
    6. 2 Jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
    7. Salt, pepper, and tabasco sauce to taste
    8. Lettuce leaves
    9. Parsely or cilantro sprigs

  • Step 2: How to Make Ceviche

    1. Marinate the fish in the lemon or lime juice overnight
    2. Drain the juice
    3. Combine the remaining ingredients with the fish, mixing well.
    4. Adjust seasonings to your taste.
    5. Mound the ceviche in bowls lined with lettuce leaves
    6. Garnish with parsley or cilantro sprigs

  • Step 3: Ceviche Tips

    1. Turn the fish several times while marinating, to ensure the juice penetrates all the pieces evenly.
    2. Serve with avocado slices or black olives if you like.
    3. Shellfish, like shrimp and scallops, should be precooked, then marinated for a shorter period of time.

  • Step 4: Ceviche Recipes


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