11 Fish Ceviche Recipes for Easy, No-Cook Appetizers

tuna ceviche with avocado and mango
Photo: France C

Nothing beats ceviche made by curing the freshest raw fish in acidic citrus juices. Variations of ceviche abound, calling for a range of ingredients and types of seafood. But here we've focused on fish ceviche recipes that make the most of the catch of the day. Visit your fishmonger to get your hands on the freshest fish available — white fish, tilapia, tuna, salmon, halibut, sea bass — and get inspired with this selection of hand-picked ceviche recipes.

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Mahi Mahi Ceviche

two bowls of Mahi Mahi Ceviche with tortilla chips
Angela Smith Lamont

Diced mahi mahi and jalapeno pepper are seasoned and covered with citrus juice, then chilled for one hour. Mix in avocado, cucumber, orange segments, chives, and radishes for an amazing no-cook appetizer. You can also use fresh swordfish, snapper, or scallops if you prefer.

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Basic Ceviche

basic ceviche
Gerald Wilson

Fresh halibut is sliced into bite-sized pieces and soaked in lime juice until tender. Mix with chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, green onion and jalapeno for a super light and refreshing ceviche. Any firm white fish can be used in place of halibut.

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Citrus Ceviche

Slices of fresh sea bass filets are marinated in lemon juice, lime juice, fresh ginger, and olive oil for 2 hours, or until the fish is opaque. Stir in onion, avocado and chopped cilantro, then serve this fish ceviche on tostadas with more avocado and hard-cooked eggs for a delicious dish.

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Tilapia Ceviche

No heat is required to cook this vibrant and fresh fish ceviche — just lots of lime juice. Mix with diced tomatoes, red onion, cucumber and cilantro and leave to marinate for at least an hour. This recipe makes enough to feed a crowd so give it a go at your next summer party!

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Ceviche Peruano

Fresh tilapia and shrimp are 'cooked' in a blended mixture of lime juice, celery, cilantro and cumin. The seafood is ready to serve once it turns firm and opaque, which is usually around an hour later. Serve on a bed of lettuce and garnish with slices of tender sweet potato for an authentic Peruvian ceviche.

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Delish Swai Ceviche

This blended swai fish ceviche tastes sweet and mild. Add a whole serrano chile to the mix for heat and season with cayenne pepper. If you don't have a food processor, or prefer a chunky-style ceviche, finely chopping all the ingredients will work just as well.

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Salmon Ceviche

Thin slices of very fresh, raw salmon are marinated in a lime-chili mixture with onion, tomatoes and fresh cilantro. Use less salt if you prefer, then season to taste before serving. Superb as a light summer salmon salad or serve in smaller portions as an appetizer.

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IPA Ceviche Lettuce Wraps with Bacon

Freshly chopped albacore tuna and shrimp are marinated in lemon and lime juice, then flavored with pale ale, mango, jalapeno, and hot sauce. Spoon the ceviche onto radicchio and napa cabbage leaves; arrange wraps on a wide platter with crispy bacon pieces on top for an appetizing, low carb, summer appetizer.

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Halibut-Mango Ceviche

Halibut is marinated in a tantalizing mixture of fresh lemon and lime juice that's spiked with tequila for good measure. The mango adds interesting sweetness while fresh jalapeno adds some heat.

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Tuna Ceviche

tuna ceviche with avocado and mango
France C

Fresh tuna combines with creamy avocado and sweet mango for a ceviche to remember. With just 20 minutes of prep time, make-ahead party food doesn't get easier than this!

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Avocado and Tilapia Ceviche

Just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients results in this delicious fish and avocado ceviche. You can adjust the heat by adding more or less hot pepper to taste.

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More Inspiration

Tuna Poke
Diana71

Seafood lovers, take note! We have lots of delicious ideas for ceviche recipes in our entire ceviche recipe collection, plus more:

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