Ceviche Clásico

Name: Ceviche Clásico
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lbs white fish fillet (halibut, sea bass, or mahi-mahi), diced; 1 cup lime juice (fresh); 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 pepper jalapeño pepper, minced; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen); 1/2 lb sweet potato, cooked and diced

The iconic Peruvian ceviche made with fresh white fish cured in bright citrus juices and topped with red onion, cilantro, and peppers. A refreshing and tangy seafood masterpiece.

30 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

PeruvianLunchNo-CookPescatarianStandard

Ingredients

2 lbs white fish fillet (halibut, sea bass, or mahi-mahi), diced
1 cup lime juice (fresh)
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 pepper jalapeño pepper, minced
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1/2 lb sweet potato, cooked and diced

Instructions

1

Cut 2 lbs diced white fish fillet (halibut, sea bass, or mahi-mahi) and place in a glass bowl.
2

Pour 1 cup lime juice (fresh) over the white fish fillet (halibut, sea bass, or mahi-mahi), ensuring it is completely submerged. Season with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3

Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes, until the white fish fillet (halibut, sea bass, or mahi-mahi) is opaque and firm (this is the curing process).
4

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 pepper minced jalapeño pepper.
5

When ready to serve, drain excess lime juice (fresh) from the fish, leaving just enough to keep it moist. Add the onion mixture and gently toss.
6

Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and top with 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen). Serve with 1/2 lb cooked and diced sweet potato slices on the side.

Questions

How long does Ceviche Clásico keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Ceviche Clásico?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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