Basic But Wonderful Ceviche

Name: This ceviche recipe is here to save your summer
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 1 pound very fresh ocean whitefish fillets (halibut, snapper, flounder, etc.) cut into medium dice; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 medium red onion, cut into julienne strips; 1/2 red or yellow bell pepper, cut into medium dice; 1 ear fresh sweet corn, kernels removed and cob discarded; 1-2 fresh jalapenos, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional); salt, as needed; 1/2 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped; tortilla chips as needed for serving

James P. DeWan|June 21, 2021 2:59 pm EST

2.5 (2 ratings)

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Ceviche is simply bite-sized pieces of super fresh fish fillets marinated in freshly squeezed citrus juice until the fish gets firmer and more opaque, just like if it had been cooked using heat. Simply combine all the ingredients and let them marinate until the fish is “cooked” to your liking.

Prep Time

30

minutes

Cook Time

30

minutes

Servings

8

Total time: 1 hour

Ingredients

1 pound very fresh ocean whitefish fillets (halibut, snapper, flounder, etc.) cut into medium dice
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 medium red onion, cut into julienne strips
1/2 red or yellow bell pepper, cut into medium dice
1 ear fresh sweet corn, kernels removed and cob discarded
1-2 fresh jalapenos, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
salt, as needed
1/2 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
tortilla chips as needed for serving

Directions

Step 1: Combine all ingredients except cilantro and tortilla chips in a non-reactive bowl and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Step 2: Stir in cilantro and serve immediately with tortilla chips.