What To Serve with Ceviche – 19 Delicious Ideas!

Ceviche is a quick and hands off seafood dish to make at home. And it pairs well with so many different side dishes! Compiled here is a list of the 19 best side dishes for inspiration on What to Serve with Ceviche for dinner. 

Ceviche is a popular main dish across the world. While different sushi recipes are popular in Asian countries like Japan, ceviche is a fish dish popular in many cultures, including Latin America (Central America and South America), Oceania, and even North America now! This quick and easy dinner is made by using citric acid to “cook” fish.

Note: It’s not really cooking because heat isn’t used. Check out this article to figure out How Long Ceviche Takes to “Cook”.

Ceviche is a perfect main course for warm summer nights when you don’t want to fire up the oven and for those days where you can’t be bothered with a fancy or complicated meal. It’s about as easy as they come. 

Every good ceviche meal, like this Fish Ceviche Recipe from Fiji, comes with some great sides! Whether you want vegetables, salads, soups, or fried sides, we have a list below! Keep reading for 19 delicious recipe ideas on what to serve with ceviche for dinner. 

The Short Answer: What to Serve with Ceviche

• Rice: White rice, Brown Rice, Cilantro Lime Rice 
• Quinoa 
• Beans
• Tortilla Chips or Potato Chips
• Tostadas (Crunchy tortillas to lay the ceviche on top of)
• Pico de Gallo: Standard tomato or other fruit varieties 
• Lettuce Leaves
• Vegetables: Sweet Potatoes, Corn on the Cob
• Soup 
• Guacamole 
• Tacos 
• Yuca Fries 
• Rice cakes
• Non-Alcoholic Drinks: Agua Fresca

Recipes to Make with Ceviche

Tortilla Chips

There’s nothing like fresh tortilla chips (from 24 Bite) made from scratch. I mean fresh, from masa harina, corn tortilla chips. This is a recipe you will want to save!

Tostada Shells

Tostada shells (from Thrift and Spice) are the perfect vehicles for lots of yummy Mexican toppings. They’re super easy and quick to make. You can have these homemade tostadas ready and on the table in less than 20 minutes from start to finish! With this recipe you’ll find there’s no need to buy store-bought tostadas.

Sweet Plantain Chips

These Sweet Plantain Chips are made by thinly slicing ripe plantains and frying them lightly in oil. They are crispy, salty and delicious!

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Cilantro Rice

Cilantro rice (from What A Girl Eats) is a colorful and flavorful Latin side dish. It pairs well with nearly every protein and is quick and easy to make.

Mexican Red Rice

This easy Mexican Red Rice (from 24 Bite), arroz rojo in Spanish, is the most requested side dish for Mexican food. So tasty in this non spicy version of restaurant style rice.

Instant Pot Coconut Rice

Instant Pot Coconut Rice (from Monday Is Meatloaf) is an easy side dish with a slightly sweet taste that is a great compliment to any chicken, fish, or pork dish! Quickly made in the Instant Pot with a ten minute cook time.

Mango Salad

Just 4 ingredients, this mango salad (from Living Sweet Moments) is the perfect summer recipe for the outdoors. Easy to make and delicious. Serve it as an app or w/chips.

Gazpacho (Chilled Tomato Soup)

This smooth or chunky gazpacho recipe (from Christina’s Cucina) –a chilled, no-cook tomato soup–is a light and fresh appetizer or starter for the hot summer months. 

Guacamole

Guacamole is a simple dish, but it’s important to know how to make it perfectly. Read on for tips on picking the right avocado, eating your guac, storage tips, and more.

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Pineapple Salsa Recipe

This recipe is the perfect summer recipe. Enjoy it with tortilla chips on the beach, use it to top grilled salmon, or in a burrito bowl. This recipe is quick, light, and fresh!

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Homemade Pico de Gallo

This recipe for Homemade Pico de Gallo will take you only a few moments to make at home! Soon enough, you will have a refreshing, healthy, and easy snack on your table, just ready for tacos, nachos, or anything else you could desire!

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Fajita Tacos

Fajita Tacos (from ProfusionCurry) is a delicious Mexican vegetarian taco recipe loved by all. Tacos with seared black beans and vegetables are a fast and tasty choice for family weeknight dinners.

Yuca Fries

Yuca fries (from Caroline’s Cooking) are wonderfully crisp on the outside and gently soft in the middle. They are easy to make and  just begging to be dipped in your favorite sauce. While best fresh, they keep their crispness well, so perfect to make ahead and share as a snack (if they last that long!)

Crispy Homemade Tostones

Tostones are twice-fried plantains that are soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Vaguely reminiscent of a thick potato chip, they are best enjoyed with salt. Here's how to make your own tostones at home!

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Corn Tomato Avocado Salad

An easy Corn Tomato Avocado Salad Recipe (from the Clean Eating Couple) that is done in under 10 minutes. Gluten Free, vegan, healthy and delicious! The perfect side dish.

Instant Pot Black Beans

These Instant Pot Cuban Black Beans are the perfect side dish. They’re warm, comforting, homey, healthy, and hands-off. Seriously, does a recipe get more perfect than that? The black beans cook in the Instant Pot alongside cumin, oregano, and more delightful spices. Soon enough you’ll have a bowl of delicious black beans, a staple in any Cuban cuisine!

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Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca

This Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca Recipe is a sweet, cooling drink that is perfect for enjoying summertime! Make it with the recipe provided or keep reading for other ways to customize your Agua Fresca!

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Sweet Potatoes

This post will teach you How to Make Sweet Potatoes in the Instant Pot, one of the very best side dishes! These Sweet Potatoes are smooth and soft and the perfect hands-off recipe.

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Coconut Milk Rice and Red Beans

This Belizean Rice and Beans recipe is a great way to change up your rice and beans flavor. The rice is cooked with coconut milk to give the dish a rich, tropical flavor. Serve this as a side with any protein for a yummy meal!

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Corn on the Cob

This Instant Pot Corn on the Cob is an easy way to cook a classic summer favorite. The corn on the cob will be cooked beautifully and completely in under 10 minutes. Serve it up with butter and salt and you’re in for a summer treat from heaven! Enjoy!

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• What to Eat with Sauerkraut
• What to Serve with Gumbo
• What to Serve with Sushi at a Party

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