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Octopus Ceviche

Zesty Octopus Ceviche That's Fresh and Flavorful

This Octopus Ceviche recipe captures the essence of coastal cuisine with a vibrant citrus marinade that's refreshing and nutritious.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Coastal, Latin, Seafood
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Ceviche Ingredients
  • 1 pound Octopus Tender seafood, fresh or thawed
  • 1 medium Red Onion Can substitute with shallots
  • 1 cup Cucumber Opt for English cucumbers for fewer seeds
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Substitutes: grape or heirloom tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Can substitute with parsley
Marinade Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lime Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Orange Juice Lemon juice can be an alternative
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil can be swapped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 medium Avocado For creaminess, optional
  • 1 optional Chili Pepper Adjust for spice preference

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • mixing bowl
  • Separate Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by placing pre-cooked octopus on a cutting board. Slice into thin, bite-sized rings, about ¼-inch thick. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Finely chop red onion and cucumber, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add to the bowl with the octopus.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, and olive oil to create a marinade. Pour over the octopus and vegetables, stirring gently.
  4. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and optional chili pepper. Fold the ingredients together carefully.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
  6. Optionally, fold in diced avocado before serving. Spoon into bowls or onto tortilla chips and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy the ceviche chilled for the best flavor and texture. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 day.

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