Ceviche Tico with Sea Bass and Sweet Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-10-10 · Updated 2026-10-10

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Costa Rican-style ceviche of sea bass cured in lime juice with finely chopped red and yellow sweet peppers, onion and cilantro, served with soda crackers or patacones. This Costa Rican-inspired quick recipe (gluten-free option), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs fresh lime juice, red bell pepper, very finely diced, yellow bell pepper, very finely diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.

Prep: 20 min Serves 4 Costa Rican cuisine 190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh sea bass (corvina) fillet, skinless, 1/2-inch dice
1 cup (about 8 limes) fresh lime juice
1/2 red bell pepper, very finely diced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, very finely diced
1/2 red onion, very finely diced
1 celery stalk, very finely diced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tsp salt
to taste hot sauce or minced chile (optional)
1 sleeve soda crackers, to serve

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Instructions

Step 1: Use only very fresh, sushi-grade fish. Put the diced fish in a glass bowl with the salt and toss.
Step 2: Pour the lime juice over the fish so it is fully covered. Cover and refrigerate 20–25 minutes, stirring once, until the fish is opaque all the way through.
Step 3: Stir in the bell peppers, onion, celery and cilantro. Taste and adjust the salt, and add hot sauce if you like.
Step 4: Chill 5 more minutes so the flavors come together. Serve cold in glasses or bowls with soda crackers.