Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 pound halibut, diced into 1-inch pieces
Citrus Juices
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (from about 5-6 limes)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
Produce
- 1 large mango, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 large avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded, and diced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ bunch cilantro, chopped
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the fish: Dice the halibut into 1-inch pieces to ensure even marination and a pleasant bite size for the ceviche.
- Mix the citrus marinade: In a large bowl, combine the fresh lime juice and lemon juice. These acidic juices will ‘cook’ the fish through a process called denaturation, which firms the fish texture without heat.
- Marinate the fish: Add the diced halibut to the citrus juice mixture, ensuring all pieces are submerged. Cover and refrigerate for about 15-20 minutes until the fish turns opaque and is fully ‘cooked’ by the citrus.
- Prepare the fruits and vegetables: While the fish marinates, peel and dice the mango and avocado. Seed and dice the jalapeno, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the cilantro.
- Combine ingredients: Once the fish is ready, drain some of the citrus juice if desired to control the acidity. Gently fold in the mango, avocado, jalapeno, red onion, and cilantro to the marinated fish.
- Season and serve: Sprinkle the mixture with salt and gently toss. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled with tortilla chips or on its own as a fresh appetizer.
Notes
- Ensure the halibut is very fresh and sushi-quality as it is consumed raw in this dish.
- You can adjust the jalapeno quantity according to your preferred spice level.
- For extra zest, add a splash of orange juice or a pinch of black pepper.
- Best consumed within 2 hours of preparation for optimum freshness and safety.
- Serve immediately after mixing avocado to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (marination time)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Gluten Free
