Peruvian Salmon Ceviche Recipe

Name: Peruvian Salmon Ceviche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds salmon fillets, cubed; 4 cups uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 quarts water, divided; 1/2 cup sea salt, divided; 4 red onions, thinly sliced; 1 3/4 cups lime juice; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 (4 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped; 8 cloves garlic; 8 dried red chile peppers; 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 6 lettuce leaves; 6 fresh lime wedges

Servings: persons

3 pounds salmon fillets, cubed
4 cups uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 quarts water, divided
1/2 cup sea salt, divided
4 red onions, thinly sliced
1 3/4 cups lime juice
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 (4 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
8 cloves garlic
8 dried red chile peppers
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
6 lettuce leaves
6 fresh lime wedges

1
Combine salmon and shrimp in a large glass bowl. Combine 2 quarts water and 1/4 cup sea salt; stir until salt has dissolved. Pour salt water over salmon and shrimp and set aside for 30 minutes.
2
Mix onions and remaining 1/4 cup sea salt in a bowl and cover with remaining cold water. Set aside for 15 minutes. Drain.
3
Combine lime juice, celery, ginger, garlic, and chile peppers in a blender; blend until smooth. Strain mixture through a sieve.
4
Rinse salmon and shrimp in a sieve under running cold water to wash off the salt. Rinse red onions. Mix salmon, shrimp, and onions in a large bowl. Cover with lime mixture. Set aside for 30 to 40 minutes. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro, lettuce leaves, and lime wedges.

1182

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

134

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds salmon fillets, cubed, 4 cups uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, 3 quarts water, divided, 1/2 cup sea salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Peruvian Salmon 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.

Peruvian Salmon Ceviche

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