Pescado Ceviche

"Ceviche is a light and refreshing, chilled citrus-marinated seafood salad which originated in Peru. The acidity of the marinade denatures the protein structure of the fish, essentially "cooking" it. The result is a less fishy-tasting dish than other uncooked seafood. Note: Other types of fresh seafood (such as lobster, shrimp, scallops, octopus, etc) may be substituted for the fish, if desired. Always purchase the freshest seafood you can find, preferably sushi-grade."
 
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Ready In:
4hrs 15mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
2-4
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ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh tuna (cod, orange roughy, and red snapper are other good choices. You can also mix-and-match different typ) or 1 lb other firm-fleshed white fish (cod, orange roughy, and red snapper are other good choices. You can also mix-and-match different typ)
  • 3 lemons, juice of
  • 3 limes, juice of
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 small red onion, minced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 jalapeno, chopped fine
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 2 small firm-fleshed tomatoes, chopped finely
  • salt
  • 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
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directions

  • Soak the fish in salted water for 10 minutes, gently pat dry with a paper towel. Cube the fish, and place in a shallow dish.
  • Arrange the onions on top of the fish, and cover with the remaining ingredients. Allow to refrigerate at least 4 hours. Be sure to stir several times. The fish is done once the flesh turns white and opaque, and can be flaked slightly with a fork. This indicates that the acidity of the citrus has denatured the proteins in the fish- the same thing that happens when we "cook" in the traditional sense.
  • Serve chilled, garnished with avocado, if desired.

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I am a junior at the University of Illinois @ Urbana Champaign, studying Speech and Hearing Science with a concentration in Audiology. I grew up in a very small rural town in northern Illinois and attended a residential high school (IMSA) in Aurora. I love soccer, fishing, dissecting stuff, drawing and painting, henna, pyrography, knitting (although I am not very good at it!) cooking and prowling for recipes online, Judaism, reading, rock climbing, and the outdoors. I hope to pursue a doctorate in Audiology (AuD) after undergrad. I have always loved cooking and trying new foods, and moving into my first apartment has been a wonderful opportunity to do so. However, it has also been quite a transition getting used to actually cooking for myself everyday, without making a huge ordeal. I do believe I am getting better at fixing a meal in a more efficient amount of time :)
 
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