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
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
Pineapple Salsa Recipe
Homemade Pico de Gallo
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
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
Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca
Sweet Potatoes
Coconut Milk Rice and Red Beans
Corn on the Cob
Other Meals + What to Serve With Them
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- What to Eat with Sauerkraut
- What to Serve with Gumbo
- What to Serve with Sushi at a Party
If you tried any of these Recipes to Serve with Ceviche or any other recipe on my website, please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below!
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