Description
Tender cubes of fresh white fish marinated in zesty lime juice with crisp red onions, fragrant cilantro, and a hint of chili for a bright, refreshing, and tangy seafood dish perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (450 g) fresh white fish (such as sea bass or halibut), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 8-10 limes)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small cucumber, diced (optional)
- 1 fresh chili pepper, finely minced (or 1/4 tsp chili flakes)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Place the cubed fish in a glass or ceramic bowl. Pour lime juice over the fish until fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes, or until the fish turns opaque.
- Drain most of the lime juice, leaving about 2–3 tablespoons in the bowl for flavor.
- Add red onion, cilantro, cucumber (if using), chili, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve chilled with lime wedges on the side, accompanied by tortilla chips or tostadas if desired.
Notes
- Use only very fresh fish suitable for raw preparation.
- Add avocado for extra creaminess and richness.
- Chill serving bowls for an extra refreshing experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
