Peruvian Seafood Recipes: Ceviche, Tiradito & Jalea

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Peruvian Seafood Recipes

From the citrus-bright brilliance of ceviche to briny soups simmered with ají, Peru's Pacific coast and Nikkei heritage make it one of the world's great seafood cuisines.

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Peru's 1,500-mile Pacific coastline and rich fusion of Indigenous, Spanish, and Japanese (Nikkei) traditions have made it a global capital of seafood cooking, anchored by ceviche, its raw-fish sibling tiradito, and hearty soups like parihuela.

Peru's Most Iconic Seafood Dish

Ceviche

Peru's national dish: fresh raw fish cured in citrusy lime juice with red onion, cilantro, and fiery ají limo, traditionally served ice-cold alongside corn and sweet potato.

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Tiradito

Thin sashimi-style slices of raw fish bathed in a citrusy, ají-spiked leche de tigre, blending Peruvian technique with Japanese Nikkei influence.

Jalea de Mariscos

A generous platter of golden, crispy-fried mixed seafood served with tangy salsa criolla and fried yuca.

Choros a la Chalaca

Steamed mussels on the half shell topped with a bright, chilled salsa of onion, tomato, corn, and lime.

Causa de Atún

Layers of chilled, lime-seasoned yellow potato mash filled with creamy tuna salad, a cool and colorful coastal classic.

Conchitas a la Parmesana

Scallops on the half shell broiled under a bubbling blanket of parmesan and butter, a beloved Peruvian appetizer.

Parihuela

A bold, spicy seafood soup loaded with fish and shellfish in a rich broth seasoned with ají panca.

A Guide to Peruvian Seafood

Lima's cevicherías set the standard for seafood in Latin America. Ceviche is the national dish, and tiradito is its Nikkei cousin, sliced thin and dressed rather than marinated. Jalea is the mixed fried seafood platter, choros a la chalaca are mussels topped with salsa criolla, conchitas a la parmesana are scallops baked with cheese, and parihuela is the fisherman's soup that ties the menu together.

Start with the recipes above, then see the full roundup of Peruvian seafood dishes, or explore all Peruvian food and recipes from across Latin America and Spain. Soup lovers should also browse Peruvian soups and stews.

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