Ceviche

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5 from 1 vote

This ceviche is the perfect summer meal - you can make it ahead and it doesn't need to be cooked!

Prep Time30

Resting Time1

Total Time1 30

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Latin American

Keyword: ceviche, citrus, gluten free, key lime, lemon, pescaterian, shellfish

Special Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free

Servings:

Calories: 190kcal

Author: Carissa Serink

Equipment

Fine Mesh Strainer

Ingredients

1 pound firm, white fish or shellfish see note
1 tsp lime zest
1/2 cup lime juice 4 limes
1/2 cup lemon juice 4 lemons
1 small red bell pepper stemmed, seeded and minced
1 small jalapeno pepper stemmed, seeded and minced
1 clove garlic minced
1 teaspoon salt divided, plus more to taste as needed
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 scallions thinly sliced
4 Tablespoons minced cilantro
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Remove any skin and bones from 1 pound firm, white fish or shellfish. If using shellfish, remove shells and/or tails. Slice fish fillets into 1/3" thick slices (8mm), then cut into 1" pieces.
Mix the cubed fish, 1 tsp lime zest, 1/2 cup lime juice, 1/2 cup lemon juice, minced red bell pepper, minced jalapeno, minced garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, stirring halfway through.
Pour the fish mixture into a fine-mesh strainer to drain excess liquid. Stir in 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, the sliced scallions, 4 Tablespoons minced cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Serve either family-style or in individual bowls. Ceviche can be served on top of a green salad, or with tortilla chips or fresh corn tortillas.

Notes

Firm, white fish like bass, sole, grouper, rockfish, halibut, or snapper work well in ceviche. Alternatively, you can use shellfish like shrimp or scallops, or a mixture of any of the above.

Fresh seafood is great if you have reliable access to it, but thawed high quality frozen fish, that is freshly frozen works too. Make sure to remove packaging and thaw under refrigeration.

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