A South American seafood dish made from fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices, such as lemon or lime, and spiced with chili peppers.
Prep Time
20 minutes (plus 30+ mins curing)
Cook Time
0 minutes
Total Time
50+ minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Skills Required
None
Ingredients & Nutrition
250 kcal
Calories
30g
Protein
5g
Fat
20g
Carbs
3g
Fiber
10g
Sugar
400mg
Sodium
- 1 lb, cubed Fresh White Fish (like sea bass or halibut)
- 1 cup, fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2, thinly sliced Red Onion
- 1/2 cup, chopped Cilantro
- 1, minced Jalapeño or Aji Amarillo
- for serving Corn or Sweet Potato
Equipment Needed
- Mixing Bowls
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
Let AI Suggest Variations
- Use shrimp or scallops instead of white fish.
- Add diced avocado, mango, or tomato.
- Use a mix of lime and lemon juice.
- Serve in a lettuce cup for a low-carb option.
Instructions:
1. In a glass bowl, combine the cubed fish and lime juice. Ensure the fish is fully submerged. The acid in the juice will "cook" the fish.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the fish is opaque.
3. Gently stir in the red onion, cilantro, and chili pepper.
4. Season with salt.
5. Serve immediately with cooked corn, sweet potato, or tortilla chips.