Mains
Tilapia ceviche
No cooking and over 55 g of protein. Ceviche is naturally one of the best protein-to-calorie dishes in Latin cooking.
Nutrition
Per serving, computed from the real weight of the ingredients.
Protein density: 11.8 g of protein per 100 kcal. Above 10 is excellent for satiety and lean mass.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- Tilapia fillet (cooked)200 g, in small cubes
- Lime juice60 ml
- Tomato100 g, diced
- Onion50 g, finely diced
- Pico de gallo60 g
- Avocado30 g, cubed
- Baked tostada shell2 tostadas (30 g)
Method
- 1
Cut the fish into even cubes and cover completely with the lime juice.
- 2
Refrigerate 20 to 25 minutes, until the flesh is opaque all the way through.
- 3
Drain off the excess lime and fold in the tomato, onion and pico de gallo.
- 4
Add the avocado last, gently, and serve with the tostadas.
The detail that matters
Use very fresh fish and don't leave it in lime past 30 minutes — it over-cures and turns rubbery.
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