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10-Minute Canned Tuna Ceviche
This 10-Minute Canned Tuna Ceviche is a fresh, flavorful, and lightning-fast twist on traditional ceviche—perfect for a quick lunch, snack, or light dinner. Made with pantry staples like canned tuna, lime juice, Clamato, and hot sauce, it delivers big flavor in just minutes.Chopped tomato, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro bring brightness and crunch, while lime juice and hot sauce provide a bold, citrusy kick. Serve it over crispy tostadas or scoop it up with tortilla chips—this ceviche is proof that great flavor doesn’t have to take all day.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 oz canned tuna, drained
- 1 jalapeño or serrano, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 white onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 bunch of cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup Clamato
- A few dashes of hot sauce
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt to taste
- Tortilla chips or tostadas, for serving
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl, then serve with tortilla chips or tostadas.
- Enjoy!
Notes
• For best flavor, let it sit for 5–10 minutes so everything melds before serving.
• Add diced avocado for extra creaminess.
• Swap in cucumber or mango for a fun variation.
• If you prefer a spicier bite, leave the seeds in the jalapeño or use a serrano.
• Use low-sodium tuna if you want more control over saltiness.
• Add diced avocado for extra creaminess.
• Swap in cucumber or mango for a fun variation.
• If you prefer a spicier bite, leave the seeds in the jalapeño or use a serrano.
• Use low-sodium tuna if you want more control over saltiness.
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