Salmon Ceviche

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Fresh, light, and bursting with flavor, this no-cook, easy Salmon Ceviche recipe pairs perfectly with Conundrum White for an appetizer or light meal. It's great for entertaining!

salmon ceviche in white bowl with lettuce leaf garnish

What is ceviche?

Ceviche (Seviche, Sebiche) is a South American seafood dish featuring diced fish, marinated in lime juice (sometimes adding lemon or orange juice). The citrus juice cures or "cooks" the fish protein and adds unbelievable flavor. We like it mixed with fresh tomatoes, avocado, chives, and sesame seeds. Like our Grilled Shrimp Skewers, Salmon Ceviche makes a light meal or satisfying healthy appetizer that is easy to make.

We love Conundrum White paired with this Salmon Ceviche because it brings out the bold, citrus flavors. Conundrum White's crisp, bright, balanced flavors make it a family favorite. This blend of five varietals is incredibly versatile. It is special enough to drink with a fancy meal, and affordable enough to enjoy on a weeknight or after work.

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What is the best fish for ceviche?
Storage
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Salmon Ceviche recipe

salmon ceviche in white bowl with gold spoon, garnished with lettuce leaf

Ingredients

SALMON: we like salmon filets for this recipe, as they are the right thickness. King salmon, sockeye salmon, or red salmon works best.
AVOCADO: 1 ripe avocado
TOMATOES: vine ripened tomatoes, roma tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes
LIME JUICE: fresh squeezed lime juice
SALT: we like Kosher salt or sea salt
SESAME OIL: just a dash
CHIVES: fresh chives, chopped
BLACK SESAME SEEDS: a pinch for sprinkling on top
WHITE SESAME SEEDS: a pinch for sprinkling on top

How to make ceviche

PREPARE THE SALMON: Start by cutting the salmon into ¼" pieces. Place in mixing bowl.
MARINATE THE SALMON: Add fresh lime juice, sesame oil and salt. Toss. Refrigerate 10 minutes (or up to 30 minutes).
ADD AVOCADO + TOMATOES: Dice avocado into ¼"pieces and add to marinated salmon along with tomatoes. Toss.
SERVE: Serve over a bed of greens. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Garnish with chives. Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, or toast points.

salmon ceviche in white bowl with lettuce leaf + bottle of white wine and blue napkin

Variations

SPOON IT OUT: we like Salmon Ceviche in a large bowl with crackers toast points or tortilla chips. Guests can spoon out their own servings on small cocktail plates (as shown).
TACO NIGHT: ceviche makes and excellent taco filling, and also pairs well with other Fish Tacos. Serve it with a side of Pineapple Salsa for a real flavor fiesta.
MAKE LETTUCE WRAPS: for a really low carb option, roll ceviche in large lettuce leaves.
ADD MORE VEGGIES: add red onion, peppers, or chopped fresh cilantro.

What is the best fish for ceviche?

A good ceviche recipe starts with the freshest, mildest fish you can find. We like salmon, but you can also use halibut, snapper, shrimp, or sea bass.

Storage

Ceviche tastes the best on the day that you make it. It can be kept in the fridge for up to one day, but keep in mind the lime will still be "cooking" the fish, so the taste will change a bit.

This post is sponsored by our friends at Conundrum Wines. All opinions are our own.

FAQ

Is ceviche raw?

Technically no. Marinating the fish in lime juice and salt cures it, therefore "cooking the fish.

Is ceviche healthy?

Absolutely! Ceviche is high in protein, omega-3 fats, low-carb, and gluten free.

How long is ceviche good for?

We recommend eating ceviche on the same day you make it. It can be kept in the fridge for up to one day, but keep in mind the lime will still be "cooking" the fish, so the taste will change a bit.