
Basic Ceviche Recipe
Basic Ceviche provides super light and refreshing results through easy preparation methods, even usable without fish (reducing lime juice) as versatile topper applications. This fundamental recipe teaches essential ceviche techniques while accommodating various dietary preferences and ingredient availability. The versatile nature allows creative applications beyond traditional seafood.

Super light and refreshing. I use this easy ceviche recipe without the fish (reduce the lime juice) as a topper for grilled tuna. Serves 4 as a lunch, 8 as an appetizer.
Ingredients
1 pound halibut, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ cup lime juice
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
⅓ cup diced green bell pepper (Optional)
⅓ cup chopped green onion
1 jalapeño pepper, chopped, or to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Place fish into a flat dish; cover with lime juice. Chill fish in refrigerator until tender and opaque, at least 3 hours. Drain lime juice.
Mix tomato, cilantro, green bell pepper, green onion, jalapeño pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl; add fish and stir. Chill in refrigerator until flavors blend, about 1 hour.
Recipe Tip
Any firm white fish can be used in place of halibut.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
78 | Calories |
1g | Fat |
4g | Carbs |
13g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 78 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 1g | 2% |
Cholesterol 21mg | 7% |
Sodium 37mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 4g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 13g | 26% |
Vitamin C 16mg | 18% |
Calcium 26mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 5% |
Potassium 404mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.