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    Home > Blog > Appetizers > Simple Ceviche

    Simple Ceviche

    by Teri Lyn Fisher · Published: Jun 14, 2015 · Modified: Oct 12, 2020

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    A bowl of simple ceviche with a spoon, chips and lime wedges.I was in Puerto Vallarta a couple weeks ago with the dude and some friends, during Memorial Day weekend. We went to celebrate the fact that many of us had just turned 30, and to just get away for a little bit with some good company. Anyway, while we were down I think I must’ve eaten dozens upon dozens of tacos, which were amazing, but what really stuck out to me was the ceviche we got here and there. I haven’t had ceviche in a hot minute, so I was reminded on this last amazingly fun trip just how simple, fresh and delicious ceviche is…AND how easy it is to make at home!

    Today we have a super simple version using tilapia (a simple, mild and inexpensive fish) and bay scallops. You can even omit the scallops if you want, but I just absolutely love the light, sweet flavor and soft texture of scallops, they’re like ocean candy to me. So good. While I prefer a very mildly “cooked” ceviche, you can definitely have it “cook” for a longer amount of time, than the 30 minutes to 1 hour directed in the recipe. Just make sure your seafood is very fresh, that’s something that’s needed for a successful ceviche, but other than that you can play around with different things like charred corn kernels, diced radish, green onions, whatever you want!

    If you’re looking for a quick and easy Sunday activity, I recommend making this ceviche and then eating it outside, picnic-style. It’s just the right thing to do. :) Enjoy! xx, Jenny

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    Juiced halved limes with a wooden citrus juicer.
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    A bowl of simple ceviche with a spoon, chips and lime wedges.

    Simple Ceviche

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    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
    Chill Time: 1 hour hr
    Servings: 12

      INGREDIENTS  

    • 1 pound boneless skinless tilapia fillets, diced
    • ½ pound bay scallops, halved
    • 12 large limes, juiced (about 1 ½ cups)
    • 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
    • 1 jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced
    • ½ avocado, diced
    • ½ cup diced cucumber
    • ¼ cup diced red onion
    • 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • lime wedges
    • 10 to 12 tostadas
    • hot sauce

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • Place tilapia and scallops into a large mixing bowl and top with lime juice. Stir mixture to combine, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes (and up to 12 hours).
    • Remove mixture from the refrigerator and drain. Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and generously season with salt and pepper.
    • Cover and refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes.
    • Serve with extra lime wedges, hot sauce and tostadas.

      NOTES  

    • *Makes 1 quart
    Calories: 152kcal Carbohydrates: 18g Protein: 12g Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 23mg Sodium: 187mg Potassium: 331mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 2g Vitamin A: 151IU Vitamin C: 24mg Calcium: 40mg Iron: 1mg

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    June 14, 2015 / 9 Comments

    About Teri Lyn Fisher

    Teri Lyn Fisher is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food and cosmetics photographer. She is a big fan of hot dogs. #sfbTERI

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    1. Jessica Garcia

      June 19, 2015 at 1:58 pm

      Can I subtitue fresh Cod instead of tilapia!

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      • Jenny Park

        June 19, 2015 at 2:00 pm

        Definitely!

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      • Sarah

        November 23, 2016 at 8:30 pm

        Made it for the first time tonight. So easy and yet soooooo delicious!

        This is much easier than the recipe I used last time.

        Reply
    2. Sara

      June 18, 2015 at 11:08 am

      hi, so you do not cook the fish or scallops?

      Reply
      • Teri Lyn Fisher

        June 18, 2015 at 3:02 pm

        Correct.

        Reply
    3. Sandra

      June 15, 2015 at 3:53 pm

      Can i follow this recipe with shrimp?
      thank you

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        June 15, 2015 at 4:35 pm

        Absolutely!

        Reply
    4. Danika Maia

      June 15, 2015 at 11:44 am

      I’m also used to ceviche like this and I love it but the best most simple ceviche I ever had was just big chunks of salmon, lime juice, and mint! Perfection.

      Danika Maia
      http://www.danikamaia.com

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    5. Medolark

      June 14, 2015 at 6:48 pm

      I’m trying this. It sounds amazing and I’ve been looking for a recipe to use the pike my husband brings home.

      Reply

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