Name: Mexican Ceviche Tacos
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds very fresh (sushi-grade) fish fillets (such as tuna, hamachi, barramundi, or mahi-mahi), cut into 1/2-inch cubes; Fine sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes; 3/4 cup chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons sliced pickled jalapeño chiles from jar plus 1 tablespoon liquid from jar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 large head of romaine lettuce, very thinly sliced crosswise (3 to 4 cups); 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, diced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 12 purchased crisp taco shells; Purchased salsa

photo by Misha Gravenor

Marinating the fish in lemon and lime juices "cooks" it while it sits in the fridge. Don't leave the fish in the marinade longer than six hours or it may become tough. Serve the tacos with corn and black bean salsa and offer chocolate mousse spiked with a little chile powder for dessert.

Recipe notes

See Related Recipes and Cooking Tips

33 Summery Tuna Recipes
From tender, charred kebabs to fish burgers and rosy steaks, these recipes for grilled tuna, chilled ceviche, and more will satisfy all your summer cravings.
Fish Taco Throwdown
Fried, grilled, or smoked: We'll never turn down a fish taco party.
Our Favorite Recipes to Cool Down With
Light and delicious recipes that won't weigh you down as the sun beats down and the temperature rises.

Cod With Lemon Butter Sauce

A flurry of fresh tarragon makes this speedy weeknight dish of seared cod and luscious, sun-colored pan sauce feel restaurant worthy.

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

Hot Honey–Glazed Salmon

This broiled hot honey salmon recipe results in sweet, spicy, glossy fish coated in a homemade hot honey glaze for an easy weeknight dinner or make-ahead lunch.

Classic French Vinaigrette

Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.

Easy Banana Bread Recipe

Our go-to banana bread recipe is moist, nutty, and incredibly easy to make.

Super Seedy Power Cookies

As energizing as an energy bar, with a much simpler ingredient list.

Speedy Chicken Stroganoff

This easy, one-skillet chicken stroganoff features tender chicken breasts, savory mushrooms, and a creamy Dijon-crème fraîche sauce—perfect for weeknights.

Meatball Tagine

Warming harissa and cinnamon, briny olives, and sweet dried fruit make up the flavorful base for this weeknight-friendly take on tagine.

Recipe notes

33 Summery Tuna Recipes

Fish Taco Throwdown

Our Favorite Recipes to Cool Down With