Ceviche with Tuna, Shrimp, and Avocado
Ceviche is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. This recipe uses tuna and shrimp, but you can also use other types of fish or seafood. The key to making a great ceviche is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to let the flavors meld together in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Serve chilled, over a bed of lettuce or rice, with your favorite toppings.
Ceviche is a South American dish that is made by marinating raw fish or seafood in citrus juice. The acid in the citrus juice cooks the fish or seafood, and the result is a dish that is both flavorful and refreshing. Ceviche is often served with onions, cilantro, and chili peppers, and it can be made with a variety of different types of fish or seafood. This recipe for ceviche with tuna and shrimp is a great way to enjoy this classic dish. The tuna and shrimp are marinated in lime juice, lemon juice, olive oil, red onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper. The ceviche is then refrigerated for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled, over a bed of lettuce or rice, with your favorite toppings.
Ceviche with Tuna, Shrimp, and Avocado Ceviche with Tuna, Shrimp, and Avocado Ceviche with Tuna, Shrimp, and Avocado Ceviche with Tuna, Shrimp, and Avocado
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound tuna, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the tuna, shrimp, lime juice, lemon juice, olive oil, red onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  3. Serve chilled, over a bed of lettuce or rice, with your favorite toppings.
  4. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
Why It Works
  • The use of fresh, high-quality ingredients is essential for making a great ceviche. The fish or seafood should be fresh and firm, and the citrus juice should be fresh and tart.
  • Marinating the fish or seafood in the citrus juice for at least 2 hours allows the flavors to meld together and the fish or seafood to cook through.
  • Serving the ceviche chilled helps to keep it refreshing and flavorful.