Peruvian Ceviche
https://www.seriouseats.com/classic-peruvian-style-fish-ceviche-recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound fresh ocean fish such as sea bass, grouper, or striped bass, cut into ¼-inch slices (see note)
- ½ cup lemon, lime, or sour orange juice, or a combination
- 1 small red onion, finely sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, ribs and seeds removed, rinsed, and finely minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
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Combine fish, juice, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a large bowl and gently fold with your hands to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Allow to marinate for at least 5 minutes, folding occasionally. (see table below for marinating time guidance.)
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Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately with boiled corn and sweet potatoes, if desired.
TIME | RESULT |
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5 minutes | Slight firming of exterior. Raw interior. |
10 minutes | Nicely firm on the outside. Moist in the interior. |
15-25 minutes | Ideal range |
30 minutes | Still good, bordering on too cooked. |
NOTES
- Use the freshest fish available. Medium shrimp or scallops cut into ½-inch chunks can be substituted for fish.