Panama Canal-Inspired Tropical Ceviche with Coconut and Lime

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

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A refreshing ceviche combining fresh white fish with tropical coconut and zesty lime, celebrating Panama’s coastal flavors and maritime heritage. This Latin American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs fresh lime juice, fresh coconut milk, red onion, 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, cut into 1/2-inch cubes fresh white fish fillets (like snapper or tilapia)
1 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup fresh coconut milk
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
1/2 cup ripe mango, diced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions

Step 1: In a glass or ceramic bowl, combine 12 oz fresh white fish cubes with 1 cup fresh lime juice and 1 tsp salt. Stir gently and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour until the fish turns opaque and is 'cooked' by the acidity.
Step 2: Drain half of the lime juice from the fish mixture, then fold in 1/2 cup fresh coconut milk, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 small minced jalapeño, 1/2 cup diced ripe mango, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Stir gently to combine all ingredients and refrigerate for an additional 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Step 4: Serve chilled with crunchy tortilla chips for scooping, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.