Ceviche from Acapulco

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 6
Refreshing Ceviche recipe from Acapulco
in Seafood

Prep

150 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

150 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs red snapper fillets or 2 lbs halibut fillets
2 cups lemon juice or 2 cups lime juice , your choice
2 cups onions , chopped
1/2 cup tomato puree
1/2 cup tomato juice
1 tablespoon salt
16 green olives , chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 jalapenos , chopped
3 tomatoes , firm , peeled , seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro or 2 tablespoons parsley
avocado

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
300
Sugar
6g
Fat
8g
Ceviche is a traditional dish from the coastal regions of Latin America, particularly Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador. Each country has its own variation, but they all involve curing fresh fish in citrus juice and mixing it with other savory ingredients. This recipe for Ceviche from Acapulco uses red snapper or halibut as the base and is mixed with a variety of flavors such as jalapenos, green olives, and Worcestershire sauce to create a unique and delicious taste. Ceviche is often served as an appetizer or a snack, but can also be enjoyed as a main dish.

Instructions

1.Cut the fish fillets into small cubes, roughly 1cm x 1cm.
2.In a large bowl, mix together the fish cubes and the lemon or lime juice until the fish is fully coated.
3.Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 2 hours to allow the fish to marinate and cure.
4.After 2 hours, add the onions, tomato puree and juice, salt, green olives, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, jalapenos, tomatoes, and cilantro or parsley to the bowl.
5.Mix everything together until well combined.
6.Cover the bowl again with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes.
7.Before serving, chop the avocado into small pieces and mix it in with the ceviche.
8.Serve chilled, with tortilla chips or crackers on the side.

PROS

Ceviche is a perfect dish for warm weather, as it is refreshing and light.

The combination of fresh fish, tangy citrus, and spicy jalapenos and Tabasco make for a flavor explosion in every bite.

CONS

It is important to use very fresh fish when making ceviche, as it is eaten raw and not cooked by heat.
If the fish is not fresh, it can cause food poisoning.

Ceviche is not a good choice for those who are allergic to seafood.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ceviche is a great source of lean protein, as it is made primarily with fish.
It is also high in vitamin C, due to the citrus juice used in the recipe.
Additionally, jalapenos have been shown to boost metabolism and aid in weight loss.

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