A simple, healthy fish ceviche made with fresh tilapia fillets (sea bass, mahi mahi, or halibut), lime juice, cilantro, red onion, and habanero pepper for some kick.
Ingredients
1lbvery fresh tilapia, sea bass, mahi mahi, or halibut fillets
½cup (120 mL)freshly squeezed lime juice
large handful fresh cilantro leavesroughly chopped
¼-½red onionvery thinly sliced
½habanero pepper, finely dicedwear gloves and be extremely careful
¼-½teaspoonjalapeño hot saucedepending on heat preference
Cut the fish into very small pieces (about ½-inch cubes). Salt generously and place in a non-reactive, shallow dish. Add the lime juice, thinly sliced red onion, diced haberno, jalapeno hot sauce (if using), and chopp cilantro. Stir to combine.
Cover mixture and allow to sit in refrigerator for one hour. Remove from the refrigerator and stir once again. Allow to marinade in fridge for an additional 2 to 2½ hours. Taste and season as needed. Don't shy away from adding more salt or additional lime juice if needed, it should taste well-balanced.
Serve cold with tortilla chips.
Tips for Success:
This recipe is more of a basic guideline, than a strict “measurement” recipe. Feel free to adjust amounts as needed and don’t shy away from salt or acid in this recipe–it really makes a huge difference in the final dish!