Peruvian Chicken Ceviche
A refreshing dish of marinated raw fish, citrus, and Peruvian flavors. This chicken recipe pairs white fish fillets, key limes, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving is portion-balanced 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.
Ingredients
- 400g white fish fillets
- 4 key limes
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 aji amarillo pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp lime juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Finely dice 400g white fish fillets into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in a large bowl. Zest and juice 4 key limes — add juice to the bowl.
- Step 2: Finely dice 1/2 cup red onion, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, and 1 seeded and minced jalapeño. Add to the bowl with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
- Step 3: Finely grate 1 aji amarillo pepper (use gloves) and add to the bowl. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and 4 tbsp lime juice. Stir to combine.
- Step 4: Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice or salt if needed. Serve chilled with tostadas or plantains.
