Now is the time to experiment with this ceviche, so when Cinco De Mayo comes around you’ll be able to make it with your eyes closed. Ceviche is one of my favorite summer appetizers and it’s best served with an ice cold beer and some salty tortilla chips. Sit outside in the sunshine and start dipping!
Ceviche is so easy to make but be sure to follow the golden rule, buy your fish fresh from a place you know well or at least from a reputable brand. The fish is cured by the lime juice but this method won’t get rid of any bugs that would normally be killed off by high heat. Most recipes call for you to dice the fish but this time I sliced it at an angle so thin you could almost see through it. The smaller the pieces, the quicker it’ll cure in the juice. Make it in the morning and you can be having it for lunch!
I usually use shrimp or tiny bay scallops for my ceviche but this time I used tilapia. It’s a firm white fish with a really mild flavor, so if you don’t like the taste of fishy fish this is a great choice. Feel free to add any other ingredients because the lime has already gave it the distinctive flavor and it’s really hard to mess up ceviche. Fruit is always a great addition because the sweetness balances the acidity and fresh herbs are a must!
Take a look at these other awesome ceviche dishes!
Skinnytaste- Ceviche in Cucumber Cups
Noble Pig- Fresh Ceviche
Foodiecrush- Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche Stuffed Avocado

Mango and Jalapeno Ceviche
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound fresh tilapia
- 4 cup limes about 1/4 plus 3 tbsp
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup green onion sliced thinly
- 1 1/2 teaspoon finely diced jalapeno
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 1/2 cup diced tomato seeds discarded
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro plus more for garnishing
- 1/2 an avocado diced
Instructions
- Slice the tilapia into very thin slices. You could also do small dice and transfer to a bowl.
- Add the line juice, orange juice, green onion and jalapeño.
- Stir the mixture making sure to coat all the fish with the citrus juice.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least three hours, stirring once or twice in that time.
- After three hours the fish should have turned white, if it's still a little opaque let it rest for another half hour.
- Add the mango, tomato, cilantro and avocado and gently fold through with a wooden spoon.
- Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
- Transfer to a small serving bowl and serve with crunchy tortilla chips.
I want to hit the beach with this ceviche, so perfect for summer!
I have never tried ceviche, but this totally has me excited too!
This reminds me of my trip to Mexico, where the ceviche was fresh and the Corona was cold. Love!
Ummm, sounds perfect Jennie!!
I am such a big fan of ceviche. Order it all the time but these flavors are so perfect and fruity and just wonderful! I need this in my life!
Yayy for ceviche J :)
I love ceviche! This mango jalapeno ceviche is the perfect flavor combo! I’d love to be on a beach right now with a bowl of it, some chips, and a margarita!
Oh yeah, this is exactly what I’m craving! All the bright, fresh flavors going on look perfect and I love the addition of mango!
thanks Faith!
Oh yes! Ceviche is a favorite of mine and my husband especially with avocado and chips. We haven’t added fruit to the mix, but now you have inspired me. Gorgeous pictures, of course!
Thanks Laura!
I prepared my first ceviche last year, but I haven’t made it since. I adore the spicy/sweet combination (sometimes even more than savory/sweet). That bowl just screams summer. Maybe it’s the fizzy Cornona it’s paired with :-)
Corona, chips and ceviche Brian, all you need is sand and a deckchair :)
Ceviche is one of my favourite things ever! I’ve never tried a fish version before – only scallop so I definitely need to try this recipe. You’ve got me wishing for a bowl of this and some hot weather too!
I can’t guarantee the weather Thalia but yes to the ceviche :)
Okay, I need a beach, a cocktail, the sun, and this ceviche – pronto! What fresh, bright flavors, and a bit of heat. Can’t beat it!
Sounds like a plan Steph!!
Oh Gerry I absolutely love this ceviche recipe. Perfect for any Cinco de Mayo party.
Totally true Meagan!
Gerry, these colors and textures are just beautiful!! I’m a big fan of ceviche. It’s so simple, but it’s such a crowd pleaser.
super simple Brandon :)
I could probably eat this whole thing by myself. Gorgeous!