
Salmon Ceviche Recipe
Salmon ceviche recipe requires thin slices of salmon marinated in lime, garlic, and cilantro for four hours before serving for optimal flavor development. This premium recipe showcases high-quality salmon through proper marination techniques that ensure food safety and flavor penetration. The extended marination creates complex, well-developed taste profiles.

This salmon ceviche recipe calls for thin slices of salmon marinated in lime, garlic, and cilantro for four hours before being served with chips, rice, or tortillas. Fresh ingredients are what make this simple, easy dish amazing. The hardest part of it is the slicing and dicing. With minimal effort and no cooking, you’ll get rave reviews. This can just as easily pass for an appetizer in smaller portions.
Ingredients
½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon chili paste or sauce
¼ teaspoon white sugar
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
¼ teaspoon cumin
1 ripe tomato, finely diced
¼ cup minced red onion
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound very fresh salmon fillets (sushi-grade preferred), thinly sliced
1 avocado, sliced
Directions
Dissolve salt, chili paste, and sugar in lime juice in a large glass or plastic bowl; add pepper and cumin. Stir in tomato, onion, olive oil, cilantro, and garlic; mix in salmon. Cover and refrigerate, about 4 hours.
Drain excess liquid from salmon; gently stir in avocado slices. Rest at room temperature, about 15 minutes.
Editor’s Notes
The amount of salt in this recipe has been reduced based on user reviews.
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of brine ingredients. The actual amount of brine consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
288 | Calories |
23g | Fat |
6g | Carbs |
16g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 288 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 23g | 29% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
Sodium 2253mg | 98% |
Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 16g | 32% |
Vitamin C 13mg | 14% |
Calcium 22mg | 2% |
Iron 27mg | 149% |
Potassium 535mg | 11% |
* 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.