Peruvian Ceviche Recipe

Name: Peruvian Ceviche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ono, mahimahi, or bluenose bass, diced; 1/2 small red onion, halved and slivered; 3/4 cup lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 habanero chile, seeded, halved, and thinly sliced (optional); 1 tablespoon aji amarillo sauce (optional); 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped; 1 orange sweet potato (such as Garnet or Jewel), boiled, peeled, and sliced; 1 cob sweet corn, boiled and cut into 4 pieces; 4 butter lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds ono, mahimahi, or bluenose bass, diced
1/2 small red onion, halved and slivered
3/4 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 habanero chile, seeded, halved, and thinly sliced (optional)
1 tablespoon aji amarillo sauce (optional)
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1 orange sweet potato (such as Garnet or Jewel), boiled, peeled, and sliced
1 cob sweet corn, boiled and cut into 4 pieces
4 butter lettuce leaves

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["Rinse diced fish and slivered red onion in cold water and dry thoroughly.", "In a large bowl, combine fish, red onion, lime juice, salt, habanero (if using), and aji amarillo sauce (if using). Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.", "Just before serving, stir in cilantro. Divide between 4 bowls and serve with sweet potato, corn, and lettuce leaves on the side.", "Peruvian Pantry: Aji amarillo. A yellow chile with a slightly sweet flavor and plenty of heat. Available in this county in jars or as a pureed sauce at many Latin markets.", "Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.", "Ceviche is a national dish of Peru. Originally created by fishermen as a way to eat part of their catch during long days at sea, ceviche uses the acid in lime juice to ""cook"" the fish."]

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ono, mahimahi, or bluenose bass, diced, 1/2 small red onion, halved and slivered, 3/4 cup lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Peruvian Ceviche falls under the General 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.

Peruvian Ceviche

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