Description
A fresh and vibrant tuna ceviche made with sushi-grade ahi tuna cured in lime juice, mixed with crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and herbs for a light, refreshing dish.
Ingredients
1 lb sushi-grade ahi tuna, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
2 tbsp finely diced jalapeño, seeds removed
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup finely diced cucumber, seeds removed
1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
1 large avocado, diced (about 1 cup)
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Dice the ahi tuna into 1/2-inch cubes using a sharp knife.
- Place tuna in a medium bowl and add lime juice, jalapeño, red onion, cucumber, and salt.
- Gently stir until tuna is fully coated with lime juice.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Do not marinate longer than 3 hours.
- Just before serving, gently fold in diced avocado and chopped cilantro.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Notes
Always use sushi-grade tuna for safety.
Add avocado and cilantro just before serving.
Best enjoyed fresh.
Lime juice will continue to cure the tuna over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
