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Ceviche Mixto
PeruvianMedium

Ceviche Mixto

A refreshing Peruvian seafood medley cured in fresh citrus juices with a touch of spice.

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

5 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Fresh white fish fillets (Sea Bass or Flounder)
  • 0.5 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 0.5 lb Cooked octopus, sliced
  • 1 cup Fresh lime juice
  • 1 large Red onion, thinly sliced into feathers
  • 2 tablespoons Aji Amarillo paste
  • 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 large Sweet potato, boiled and sliced
  • 1 cup Choclo (Peruvian corn) or corn on the cob
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh habanero or rocoto chili, minced(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the fish into 1-inch cubes and place in a large glass mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Blanch the shrimp in boiling water for 2 minutes until pink, then immediately shock in ice water and drain.

  3. 3

    Add the shrimp and sliced octopus to the bowl with the raw fish cubes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the minced garlic, salt, aji amarillo paste, and chopped cilantro.

  5. 5

    Pour the fresh lime juice over the seafood until mostly submerged; toss gently to coat.

  6. 6

    Add the sliced red onions on top and allow the mixture to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes.

  7. 7

    Taste and adjust salt or chili heat as needed before serving.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately on plates garnished with a slice of sweet potato and a spoonful of corn.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

285

kcal

Protein

38

g

Carbs

22

g

Fat

4

g

Fiber

3

g

Sugar

5

g

Sodium

680

mg

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