Ceviche

Ceviche
Ecuador
⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) fresh fish fillets (like tilapia or sea bass), diced
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1 bell pepper (red or green), finely chopped
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small bunch of cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tablespoons ketchup (optional)
  • 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

Marinate the Fish: Place the diced fish in a bowl and cover with lime and lemon juice. Make sure the fish is fully submerged in the juice. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until the fish is opaque and fully "cooked" by the citrus juice.

Prepare the Vegetables: In a separate bowl, mix the chopped onion, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and minced garlic.

Combine Ingredients: After the fish has marinated, drain off some of the citrus juice, leaving a small amount to coat the fish. Add the prepared vegetables to the fish. Mix well.

Season: Add chopped cilantro, salt, pepper, and ketchup or hot sauce if using. Stir to combine.

Enjoy your meal!