Classic Ceviche
Yield: 8 servings
This Classic Ceviche recipe "cooks" small bites of firm white fish in bright lime and orange juices, then combines it with fresh, crunchy veggies and a bit of jalapeno heat. Serve this fish ceviche with tortilla chips for scooping, as an appetizer or light meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pound sashimi-grade/sushi-grade white fish such as mahi mahi, cod, snapper, bass, or halibut with skin removed (I use sashimi-grade mahi mahi from Kowalski's)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, divided
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, divided
- 1 cup diced (¼" dice) Roma tomatoes, seeds removed
- 1 cup diced (¼" dice) peeled English or Persian cucumber
- ⅓ cup diced (¼" dice) red onion
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno with seeds removed (Or more, to taste.)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime zest
- 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large diced or sliced avocado (Optional, served on the side.)
Instructions
- Cut the fish into ¼"-⅜" cubes. Place the fish in a non-reactive bowl (like glass or ceramic) that is low and wide.
- Add ½ cup of the lime juice and 2 tablespoons of the orange juice to the bowl. Gently fold the fish a few times, to incorporate with the juices. Cover and place in the fridge to marinate for 45 to 60 minutes, folding every 15 minutes to incorporate the juices. Once the exterior of the fish has firmed up and has an opaque appearance (no longer translucent), drain away the juices. If your fish is cut into larger cubes, it will take longer to finish.
- To the drained fish, add the remaining ½ cup of lime juice and 2 tablespoons of orange juice, plus the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime zest, salt, and pepper. Fold to combine.
- Taste test and add more salt and/or pepper as desired. Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
If you like the fish to be more tender in the center, 30 minutes of marinating should be good. If you like the fish to be very firm in the center, let the fish marinate for up to 2 hours - just know that the fish can then take on a tough texture.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 74kcal Carbohydrates: 6g Protein: 11g Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 0.2g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g Cholesterol: 41mg Sodium: 344mg Potassium: 408mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 3g Vitamin A: 481IU Vitamin C: 23mg Calcium: 22mg Iron: 1mg
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