Citrus-Marinated Seafood Ceviche with Cilantro
A vibrant appetizer featuring fresh fish and shrimp marinated in lime juice with red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. This Puerto Rican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs white fish, shrimp, lime for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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
- 8 oz (227g), diced into 1/2-inch cubes white fish
- 8 oz (227g), peeled and deveined, diced into 1/2-inch cubes shrimp
- 4 large, juiced (1/2 cup) lime
- 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup, chopped cilantro
- 1, seeded and finely diced (1/4 cup) jalapeño
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup, diced (optional) cucumber
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Instructions
- Step 1: In medium bowl, combine diced fish, shrimp, lime juice, red onion, 1/4 cup cilantro, jalapeño, salt, and black pepper. Gently stir to coat seafood.
- Step 2: Cover bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.
- Step 3: After marinating, gently fold in diced cucumber (if using) and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
- Step 4: Transfer to serving dish, chill for 15 minutes, then garnish with remaining cilantro before serving.
