Never knew you could make ceviche out of canned tuna? This Albacore Tuna Ceviche recipe will surely surprise your taste buds over and over again. It is so easy, super simple to make and absolutely delicious!!!!
Have you ever wondered if you can make tuna ceviche out of canned tuna? Probably not!
But I’m here to tell you, you can! And it’s absolutely delicious and shockingly amazing and so easy to make! Perfect for dinner, lunch or even as a snack.
You will love these canned tuna ceviche tostadas!
We normally see ceviche recipes such as shrimp ceviche, tuna, tilapia ceviche, crab, scallop ceviche and even see vegetarian ceviche for example my mushroom ceviche or cauliflower ceviche. But how often do we see a ceviche recipe made from canned tuna?
Not something we see all too often or even hear about all the time, right?
But yes canned tuna ceviche exists and is quite amazing!
You will be so pleasantly surprised at how delicious canned tuna ceviche is!
It may not be the prettiest ceviche dish you will ever make but it sure is delicious! Just give it a chance and you will understand what I mean.
Three Things I love About Albacore Tuna Ceviche
- Albacore tuna ceviche is so affordable
- It’s so simple to make
- It’s hyper-delicious!
Fun Facts About Albacore Tuna
What exactly is Albacore Tuna?
Albacore tuna is a species of tuna that belongs to the Mackerel family and is referred to as the “white tuna”. It is found in different parts of the world along tropical waters.
How big does Albacore tuna get?
Albacore tuna grows up to 4.6 ft in length and weigh up to 80 lbs.
How long does Albacore tuna live for?
Albacore tuna can live anywhere from 11 to 12 years but matures at 5 to 6 years of age. Females release 800,000 eggs up to 2.6 million eggs. They are released near the surface and are fertilized. Twenty-four to forty eight hours later they are hatched. They remain with their grounds for a year and then start their northern migration.
Ingredients You Will Need
- a can of albacore solid white tuna
- red onion
- serrano pepper (optional)
- grape tomatoes or chopped roma tomatoes
- fresh cilantro
- lime
- avocados
- corn tortillas
How to Make Albacore Tuna Ceviche
- Simply drain a can of tuna, place in a bowl and break apart with a fork.
- Add serrano pepper, onions, tomatoes, cilantro and juice of a lime.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Remove pulp of avocados and mash with a fork, add lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Fry two corn tortillas (or buy store bought tostadas) in a tablespoon of oil on both sides until golden brown and drain on paper towels. Tortillas will become perfectly crispy tostadas.
- Spread avocado mixture on two corn tostadas.
- Divide tuna ceviche on top of corn tostadas. Done!
I hope you enjoy this simple yet delicious surprise out of a can as much as I do.
You will also love these ceviche recipes:
Tilapia Ceviche Tostadas
Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas
Ceviche Verde-Green Ceviche
Mexican Shrimp Ceviche
Tilapia Ceviche
Tilapia Ceviche with Guacamole and Tortilla Chips
Vegetarian Ceviche
Mushroom Ceviche
Easy Cauliflower Ceviche
Cauliflower Ceviche Tostadas
Stuffed Avocado Cauliflower Ceviche
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Albacore Tuna Ceviche
Never knew you could make ceviche out of canned tuna? This Albacore Tuna Ceviche recipe will surely surprise your taste buds over and over again. It is so easy, super simple to make and absolutely delicious!!!!