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20-Min Ceviche with Crispy Squid & Corn

Peruvian-style fish ceviche with lime-cured white fish, topped with crispy fried squid, toasted corn, and all the sides. Fresh, tangy, and ready in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
52g
20-Min Ceviche with Crispy Squid & Corn
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Toss diced fish and red onion with lime juice and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Let fish cure for 10–12 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until opaque at edges.

  3. Step 3

    While fish cures, microwave or boil sweet potato cubes until just tender, ~5–6 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Heat oil in a shallow skillet over medium-high until a squid ring immediately sizzles.

  5. Step 5

    Fry squid in batches 60–90 seconds per batch until golden and crispy, then drain on paper.

  6. Step 6

    Spoon ceviche into a bowl, top with crispy squid, warm sweet potato, and cancha corn.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium mixing bowl
  • shallow skillet or frying pan
  • paper towels
  • slotted spoon
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • instant-read thermometer (optional)

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