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17 Ceviche Varieties Ranked From the Best To the Worst

Last update: Thu Mar 27 2025
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Ceviche mixto
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Ceviche mixto is a classic Peruvian appetizer that differentiates itself from other types of ceviche by the addition of various seafood ingredients to regularly used fish. Those include shrimp, squid, octopus, clams, or scallops. A few mussels or small crabs are sometimes also added to the dish.


The seafood is typically marinated in lime juice, onions, garlic, celery, coriander, hot chili peppers, and salt. Ceviche mixto is often served with glazed sweet potatoes and Peruvian corn.

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MAZATLÁN, Mexico
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Originating from the coastal region around Mazatlán, ceviche de Sierra is a traditional type of ceviche prepared with fresh mackerel as the key ingredient. Other ingredients used in the dish include lime juice, carrots, onions, cucumbers, serrano peppers, oregano, and salt.


The fish is finely chopped and marinated in lime juice and salt. The other ingredients are also chopped, and the two are then mixed together before serving. This ceviche can be enriched with the addition of diced avocado or chopped tomatoes.

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Peruvian ceviche de conchas negras is a type of ceviche made with black clams (concha negra) said to have aphrodisiac properties, traditionally sourced from the Tumbes region. The clam meat and its juices are meticulously cleaned, then seasoned with a vibrant mix of ají limo peppers, finely diced red onions, salt, pepper, and garlic paste.


This concoction is allowed to marinate briefly in fresh lime juice, intensifying its flavors. It's traditionally served with choclo (Peruvian large-kernel corn) and a slice of sweet potato, adding a delightful contrast to the dish's spicy zest. Some other serving options include toasted corn nuts cancha and crispy chifle or fried plantain chips.

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Ceviche de pulpo is a type of ceviche using octopus as the star ingredient. Commonly found along the Peruvian and Ecuadorean coast, this appetizer is ideal for those who don’t like the fishy texture and flavors of standard ceviche. It is usually made with raw octopus pieces that are combined with diced onions, lime juice, coriander, oil, salt, and hot chili peppers, although most recipes use different, variable ingredients.


This delicious ceviche variety is sometimes served with green plantain chips.

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Ceviche de champignones or mushroom ceviche is one of the most popular vegetarian version of ceviche. Although it is not that common, it can be found in some Peruvian cevicherias. This appetizer is made with blanched slices of firm champignon mushrooms, lime juice, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.


There are a few variations, so chili peppers and sliced onions can be added as well. It is recommended to serve ceviche de champignones on lettuce leaves.

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Conch ceviche is a Bahamian twist on the classic ceviche, made with conch meat as the key ingredient. It typically consists of conch meat, tomatoes, red onion, scotch bonnet peppers for heat, and diced mango for a small touch of sweetness.


This ceviche variety is typically dressed with freshly squeezed sour orange and key lime juice. After the dish has been seasoned with salt and pepper and tossed, it should be served immediately.

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LAMBAYEQUE, Peru
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Chinguirito is a type of ceviche prepared with pieces of cured and dried guitarfish that is usually soaked in hot water, then seasoned with lemon juice, chili, salt. The dish is typically served with yuca, fried corn, and chopped onions.


Chinguirito is an unusual type of ceviche because it uses dried fish instead of fresh fish, which is the standard for almost all types of ceviche.

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Ceviche de camarón ecuatoriano is the Ecuadorian version of shrimp ceviche. Ceviche is a dish in which seafood is "cooked" in an acidic marinade, typically made of citrus juice. In this instance, fresh shrimp are typically briefly boiled and then cooled.


They are then marinated in lime juice with thinly sliced red onions, chopped tomatoes, and finely chopped coriander. One of the unique touches in the Ecuadorian version is the addition of orange juice, giving it a sweeter, less acidic profile than some other ceviches. 
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Colima-style ceviche is made with a combination of finely chopped white fish, lime juice, salt, and onions. The liquid is strained after the fish has marinated, and ingredients such as tomatoes, chili peppers, carrots, olives, vinegar, coriander, and olive oil are added later, making this a dry-style ceviche with no excess liquid.


It is recommended to serve Colima-style ceviche with toasted tortillas and hot sauce.

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Ceviche Tico is a Costa Rican version of the famous ceviche, available in many versions throughout the country, consisting of white fish or shrimps marinated in lime juice, chilis, coriander, garlic, and onions. When all of the ingredients have been combined, the concoction is chilled for at least three hours before consumption.


It is said that the secret to making a ceviche Tico lies in in using a small variety of inexpensive ingredients. This light appetizer is usually served with crackers, tortilla chips, or boiled green plantains on the side.

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