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Tilapia Ceviche Recipe

Tilapia Ceviche Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh tilapia fillets, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 4 to 5 limes)
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 avocado, diced (optional)

Method
 

  1. Cut the tilapia into 1/2-inch cubes and place them in a glass or ceramic bowl.
  2. Pour the lime juice and salt over the fish. Let it sit at room temperature for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once, until opaque and firm. Drain excess liquid.
  3. While the fish marinates, dice the onion, tomatoes, and jalapeño. Set aside.
  4. Fold the vegetables and cilantro into the fish. Gently mix in diced avocado if using, then serve immediately.

Notes

If you prefer a colder ceviche, chill the combined mixture for 5 minutes before serving rather than over-marinating the fish.