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Fresh Peruvian Ceviche Recipe with Crispy Cancha and Ají Amarillo

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A vibrant and refreshing Peruvian ceviche featuring fresh fish marinated in lime juice and ají amarillo paste, topped with crispy cancha for an addictive crunch. Perfect for summer and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) firm white fish fillets like sea bass, snapper, or tilapia, cut into ½-inch (1.3 cm) cubes (sushi-grade or very fresh)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lime juice (about 6–8 limes)
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in cold water for 10 minutes
  • 2 tablespoons ají amarillo paste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup (about 150g) cancha (toasted corn kernels)
  • Optional: 1 small fresh chili or serrano, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Rinse fresh fish cubes under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. (10 minutes)
  2. Thinly slice the red onion and soak in cold water for 10 minutes to soften the sharpness. Drain well. (10 minutes)
  3. In a glass mixing bowl, combine fresh lime juice, ají amarillo paste, salt, and black pepper. Stir until paste is fully incorporated. (5 minutes)
  4. Add fish cubes to the marinade and gently stir to coat evenly. Let sit for 10-15 minutes depending on desired doneness (12 minutes recommended). (10-15 minutes)
  5. Gently fold in drained red onions and chopped cilantro. Add fresh chili slices if using. (2 minutes)
  6. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed. (1-2 minutes)
  7. Spoon ceviche into bowls and sprinkle crispy cancha generously on top. (2 minutes)

Notes

Do not marinate fish too long to avoid tough texture. Keep fish chilled during marination. Use freshest fish possible for best texture and flavor. Toast cancha in a dry skillet if raw. Add cancha just before serving to keep crunch. Adjust ají amarillo paste gradually to control heat. Soaking onions mellows their sharpness.

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Keywords: ceviche, Peruvian ceviche, ají amarillo, cancha, fresh fish, summer recipe, seafood, lime marinade, crispy corn

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