Cebiche De Atun Peruvian Canned Tuna Ceviche

Brighten up your table with "Cebiche de Atún," a refreshing and zesty take on classic Peruvian ceviche made with pantry-friendly canned tuna. This vibrant recipe combines tender chunks of tuna with crisp red onion, fresh lime and lemon juices, and a touch of ají amarillo paste for an authentic hint of heat. Topped with fragrant cilantro and served alongside sweet potato slices, cooked corn kernels, and crunchy lettuce, this no-cook dish comes together in just 20 minutes. Perfect as a light appetizer or quick lunch, this canned tuna ceviche is a flavor-packed way to enjoy the bold, citrusy essence of Peruvian cuisine—no fresh fish required.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (in water preferred)
• 1 medium red onion
• 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ají amarillo paste (Peruvian yellow chili paste)
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) cilantro leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small boiled and cooled sweet potato
• 0.5 cup cooked corn kernels
• 4 pieces lettuce leaves
• 1 small chili pepper (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna and flake it into medium-sized chunks with a fork. Set aside in a mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and slice the red onion into thin, even strips (julienne). Place the onion in a bowl of cold water for about 5 minutes to reduce its sharpness, then drain and pat dry with a paper towel.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, lemon juice, ají amarillo paste, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together to create the citrus marinade.

Step 4

Add the julienned red onion and chopped cilantro to the tuna. Pour the citrus marinade over the mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring the tuna and onion are evenly coated. Let the ceviche marinate for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 5

While the ceviche marinates, slice the boiled and cooled sweet potato into rounds or wedges for serving.

Step 6

To serve, arrange a lettuce leaf on each plate. Spoon the tuna ceviche onto the lettuce, and garnish with slices of sweet potato, cooked corn kernels, and chili pepper if desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Peruvian-inspired dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(581.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	368.4

Total Fat 2.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 20.0mg	0%
Sodium 1461.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g	0%
Total Sugars 18.8g
Protein 23.3g	0%

Vitamin D 45.4IU	0%
Calcium 127.0mg	0%
Iron 3.5mg	0%
Potassium 1368.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.3%

Protein: 23.3%

Carbs: 70.5%