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Ceviche Cubano

A refreshing fish ceviche marinated in citrus juices with peppers, fresh tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Light, vibrant, and perfectly balanced for a warm day.

20 minEasyServes 4190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb red snapper fillets, diced
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 cup plum tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 avocado, diced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 1 lb diced red snapper fillets in a non-reactive glass bowl.

  2. 2

    Pour 1/2 cup lime juice and 1/4 cup orange juice over the fish to submerge completely, then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes until opaque.

  3. 3

    Drain off half of the citrus liquid from the bowl.

  4. 4

    Fold in 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, 1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper, 1 cup diced plum tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and 1 tsp kosher salt.

  5. 5

    Gently mix in 1 diced avocado right before serving chilled.

Questions

How long does Ceviche Cubano 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 Cubano?

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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