Ceviche de Pescado con Mango
A refreshing Puerto Rican ceviche featuring fresh fish marinated in lime juice with sweet mango, red onion, and cilantro, served with plantain chips. This puerto rican-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (freshly squeezed) Lime juice, medium (diced) Mango, (thinly sliced) Red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (cut into 1/2-inch cubes) White fish fillets
- 1/2 cup (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 1 medium (diced) Mango
- 1/4 cup (thinly sliced) Red onion
- 2 tbsp (chopped) Cilantro
- 1/2 (diced) Avocado
- 1 (minced) Serrano pepper
- for serving Lime wedges
- 1 cup Plantain chips
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Place fish cubes in a non-reactive bowl and pour lime juice over them. Add salt, cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes until fish turns opaque and firm (do not over-marinate).
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Ceviche de Pescado con Mango take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (25 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Ceviche de Pescado con Mango?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (freshly squeezed) lime juice from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Ceviche de Pescado con Mango?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Ceviche de Pescado con Mango for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Ceviche de Pescado con Mango?
Puerto Rican seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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Simple and delicious.
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Substituted chicken for tofu and it worked beautifully.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
