Juicy and Spicy Ceviche Recipe

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Juicy and spicy ceviche delivers super juicy and intensely spicy results that taste incredibly good when served with tortilla chips for authentic accompaniment. This bold recipe emphasizes both moisture content and heat levels for those who prefer more intense ceviche experiences. The juicy texture and spicy heat create memorable flavor combinations.

Close up view of juicy and spicy ceviche with squid, ganrished with a lime wedge and tortilla chips in a glass

This is a super juicy and spicy ceviche. It is so good! Serve with tortilla chips.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds cooked seafood mix (such as octopus, squid, shrimp, and surimi)

  • 1 cup lime juice

  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced

  • 1 small red onion, diced

  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot®)

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped

  • 1 avocado – peeled, pitted and diced

Directions

  1. Stir seafood mix and lime juice together in a large, non-metallic bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Fold in diced tomatoes and onion; cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes. Whisk together Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, tomato paste, cayenne pepper, cumin, chili powder, and salt in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  2. After 30 minutes, gently stir 1/2 of the tomato paste mixture into seafood mixture. Cover remaining tomato paste mixture and seafood mixture. Return both to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

  3. After another 30 minutes, gently stir the remaining tomato paste mixture into ceviche, cover, and refrigerate another 30 minutes.

  4. Gently stir cilantro and diced avocado into ceviche before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

199 Calories
7g Fat
11g Carbs
25g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 199
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 221mg74%
Sodium 813mg35%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
Dietary Fiber 4g13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 25g51%
Vitamin C 28mg31%
Calcium 76mg6%
Iron 5mg26%
Potassium 652mg14%

* 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.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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