Ceviche Peruano
This Peruvian dish is made with a mix of shrimp and tilapia. It is spicy due to the habanero pepper. Slices of potato are used as a garnish.
The dish is prepared by first cooking potatoes and sweet potatoes. Then a mixture of lime juice and other ingredients is made.
The seafood is marinated in this mixture for an hour.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted August 4, 2026Share
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Description
This Peruvian dish is made with a mix of shrimp and tilapia. It is spicy due to the habanero pepper. Slices of potato are used as a garnish.
The dish is prepared by first cooking potatoes and sweet potatoes. Then a mixture of lime juice and other ingredients is made.
The seafood is marinated in this mixture for an hour.
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Ingredients 13
2 potatoes
2 sweet potatoes
1 red onion, cut into thin strips
1 cup fresh lime juice
0.5 stalk celery, sliced
0.25 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves
1 pinch ground cumin
1 clove garlic, minced
1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 pound fresh tilapia, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled, deveined, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 bibb or Boston lettuce, separated into leaves
Instructions
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1
Put the potatoes and sweet potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water, and simmer until they can be pierced easily with a fork. Then drain and let cool.
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2
Mix lime juice, celery, cilantro, and cumin in a blender until smooth. Pour into a bowl and add garlic and habanero pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Add the tilapia and shrimp.
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Let the seafood marinate for an hour, stirring occasionally, until it turns firm and opaque.
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4
Peel the cooled potatoes and slice them. Stir the onions into the fish mixture. Line bowls with lettuce leaves, spoon in the ceviche, and garnish with potato slices.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 2g
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Cholesterol 107mg
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Sodium 168mg
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Total Carbohydrate 29g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 26g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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