Peruvian Fish Ceviche
Meg Mangano, RDN, CSSD, CLT
Sports Dietitian and Functional Nutritionist
Adapted from Melissa on Foodista
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. Tilapia (or any preferred white fish)
- 1 thinly sliced medium Red Onion
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- Juice of 15 Limes (about 20 ounces)
- 1/2 oz. of minced Ginger (about 3/4 in piece)
- 1 stalk of diced Celery
- 1 minced & seeded Rocoto Pepper
- 1/2 oz. diced Cilantro
- Pepper
Garnish with:
- Lettuce
- Sweet Potato
- Potato
- Corn on the cob
Directions:
- Cut fish in bite size pieces. Place fish in a bowl of water for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, drain fish from water and season with: ? tsp pepper, garlic, 1/2 of minced celery, 1/2 of diced cilantro. Slice onions in thin slices and place in bowl of water until ceviche is ready. Prep garnishes and set aside (boil corn/potato/sweet potato, & slice lettuce). Blend lime juice, 2 tbsp. of fish, ginger, remaining celery, pepper, remaining cilantro, & 1/2 tsp pepper. Add to fish and let sit for 5-10 min. Plate with garnishes & red onions.