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Rockfish Ceviche

Rockfish Ceviche

Rockfish Ceviche Photo
Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Prep Time:
    1 Hour
  • Yield:
    4-6 Servings
Ceviche is a Latin American dish of raw fish, typically served as an appetizer, where fresh citrus juice “cooks” the fish by denaturing the protein making the fish firm and opaque.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh rockfish, skinned and de-boned (or mahi mahi, salmon, sole, halibut)
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1-2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 serrano chile, seeded, finely minced (or jalapeño)
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 6 limes)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice, optional
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt (or kosher)
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or diced tomato)
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 avocado, cubed, optional
  • Tortilla chips, for serving
  • 453.59g fresh rockfish, skinned and de-boned (or mahi mahi, salmon, sole, halibut)
  • 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1-2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 serrano chile, seeded, finely minced (or jalapeño)
  • 118.29ml freshly squeezed lime juice (about 6 limes)
  • 25.56g freshly squeezed orange juice, optional
  • 2.13g sea salt (or kosher)
  • 118.29ml cilantro, chopped
  • 236.59ml cherry tomatoes, halved (or diced tomato)
  • 236.59ml diced cucumber
  • 25.56g olive oil
  • 1 avocado, cubed, optional
  • Tortilla chips, for serving

Ceviche is a Latin American dish of raw fish, typically served as an appetizer, where fresh citrus juice “cooks” the fish by denaturing the protein making the fish firm and opaque.

Preparation
STEP 1

Cut fish into chunks about ¾” thick. Add to a bowl.

STEP 2

Add onion, garlic, chile, lime juice, orange juice and salt. Toss to be sure everything is well coated in the juice.

STEP 3

Add cilantro, tomatoes, cucumber and olive oil. Mix again.

STEP 4

Place ceviche into the refrigerator to marinate and let the acid “cook” the fish. The longer it marinates the firmer the fish will get. A visual cue is the fish turning opaque. This will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Do not exceed 2 hours or the fish will become rubbery. Give it a stir every 20 minutes or so to see how it's doing.

STEP 5

Add chopped avocado if using. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed. Serve cold on its own, with tortilla chips (our favorite), on a tostada, or on a bed of lettuce.

Options

Consuming raw seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

For some tropical sweetness try adding 1 cup of chopped mango or pineapple stirred in at the end.

We love the variety of textures, colors and flavors this recipe brings, but if you are a minimalist, try the recipe simply with the fish, onion, chile, cilantro, lime juice and salt.

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