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Geoduck Ceviche

This Geoduck Ceviche recipe offers a refreshing and vibrant dish, combining thinly sliced geoduck with a colorful medley of red onion, bell pepper, cucumber, and sweet papaya. Infused with lime, serrano, garlic, cilantro, fish sauce, and brown sugar, it creates a harmonious balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. Finished with toasted sesame seeds, this quick-to-prepare ceviche is an exquisite appetizer or light main course that celebrates fresh seafood.
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Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine south american
Servings 6 people
Calories 204 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Citrus Juicer (or reamer)
  • 1 Serving Spoon

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1/2 pound geoduck neck siphon, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 cup cucumber peeled & chopped
  • 1/2 cup papaya peeled, seeded & chopped
  • 1 serrano pepper seeded and finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 handful cilantro stemmed & chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 limes
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Thoroughly clean the geoduck neck (siphon) and thinly slice it against the grain for maximum tenderness.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced geoduck with the juice of both limes, ensuring all pieces are coated. Set aside to "cook" for 15-20 minutes.
  • While the geoduck marinates, prepare the remaining ingredients: finely dice the red onion, sweet red pepper, peeled and chopped cucumber, and peeled, seeded, and chopped papaya.
  • Carefully seed and finely dice the serrano pepper, then mince the garlic clove. Stem and finely chop the fresh cilantro.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the diced red onion, red pepper, cucumber, papaya, serrano pepper, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro.
  • Add the fish sauce, brown sugar, and toasted sesame seeds to the vegetable mixture, stirring to combine evenly.
  • Once the geoduck has "cooked" in the lime juice, gently drain any excess liquid if desired, then add it to the bowl with the prepared vegetables and dressing.
  • Gently fold all ingredients together until well combined.
  • Taste the ceviche and adjust seasoning with salt, additional lime juice, or brown sugar as needed to achieve your preferred balance of flavors.
  • Serve immediately in chilled bowls, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro or extra toasted sesame seeds, accompanied by crispy plantain chips or tostadas if desired.

Notes

The key to exceptional geoduck ceviche lies in the pristine quality and precise preparation of the geoduck itself. Ensure it's thoroughly cleaned and thinly sliced against the grain for optimal tenderness. Over-marinating will toughen the geoduck, so monitor the "cooking" time in lime juice closely; typically, 15-20 minutes is sufficient for a tender bite. This dish balances vibrant acidity from lime, subtle sweetness from papaya and brown sugar, and a delicate heat from serrano pepper. Taste and adjust salt, lime, and sugar to achieve a harmonious profile. For enhanced flavor, toast sesame seeds lightly before adding. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest textures and brightest flavors, perhaps with crispy plantain chips or corn tostadas for added crunch.