Mock Ceviche Recipe

Name: Mock Ceviche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb tilapia fillet, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, minced; 1/2 cup lime juice; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped and divided; 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large green bell pepper, halved crosswise and thinly sliced; 1 large tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup white onion, very thinly sliced; 1/4 cup green olives, quartered; 1 avocado, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb tilapia fillet, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, minced
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped and divided
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large green bell pepper, halved crosswise and thinly sliced
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup white onion, very thinly sliced
1/4 cup green olives, quartered
1 avocado, chopped

1
Place tilapia in a medium skillet. Cover with water.
2
Bring to a boil over high heat, remove from the heat,.
3
cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, place jalapeno to taste in a small bowl and whisk in lime juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, oregano and salt.
5
Transfer the tilapia to a large, shallow, nonreactive dish with a slotted spoon and pour the lime juice mixture over the top.
6
Add bell pepper, tomato, onion and olives; gently mix to combine. (It's OK if the tilapia breaks apart.)
7
Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes.
8
Sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and avocado just before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb tilapia fillet, cut into 2-inch pieces, 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, minced, 1/2 cup lime juice, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped and divided, and more.

Yes, Mock Ceviche falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mock Ceviche

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