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Nutritional Values

🔥210kcal
💪25gProtein
🌾14gCarbs
🥑2gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🦐 Shellfish

Conch Ceviche

How to order / say it
Say it Conch Ceviche — [konk seh-VEE-chay]
Order I’d like some Conch Ceviche, please.
Locally Quisiera un ceviche de caracol, por favor.
Say locally

Popular seafood salad with conch, citrus, and vegetables.

Why try it?

Conch Ceviche embodies the island's connection to the sea and showcases the fresh, local seafood. It’s a beloved staple of Caye Caulker's laid-back dining experience.

How it tastes

The dish is refreshingly light with a tangy citrus flavor, a slight sweetness from the conch, and a hint of spiciness. The conch is tender yet chewy, perfectly complemented by crisp vegetables.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Conch Ceviche became iconic on Caye Caulker with the rise of fishing in the 19th century. Conchs were readily available, and the islanders innovated by mixing them with citrus to create a refreshing dish.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🦐 200 g conch
  • 🍋 100 ml lime juice
  • 🧄 50 g red onion
  • 🥕 100 g tomatoes
  • 🌿 20 g cilantro
  • 🧂 5 g habanero pepper

Method

  1. 1 Dice the conch and marinate in lime juice for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Chop the onion, tomatoes, and cilantro finely.
  3. 3 Mix all ingredients together, adding salt and diced habanero to taste.

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