Artificial Food Coloring Free Citrus Tuna Ceviche
Bright, clean, and bursting with citrus, this ceviche is the kind of dish that looks like it came from a coastal restaurant but comes together in your own kitchen with nothing but fresh, whole ingredients. Every component here — sushi-grade tuna, fresh lime and orange juice, cucumber, avocado, scallions, and herbs — is exactly what it sounds like, with zero synthetic dyes or artificial colorings hiding anywhere in the mix. That's actually harder to guarantee than you'd think when buying pre-marinated seafood or packaged ceviche kits, which can sneak in color additives for visual appeal. Making it yourself means the gorgeous coral-pink tuna and vivid green herbs are entirely natural. The ginger and lime zest add a subtle warmth and fragrance that elevates the whole bowl, while the avocado brings a creamy richness that balances the bright acidity of the cure. Fold everything together gently and serve immediately — this one rewards patience during the short marinating window but absolutely no waiting once it hits the table.
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4 servings
- 1 lb sushi-grade tuna, cut into ½-inch cubes
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (from about 4 limes)
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 medium english cucumber, seeded and diced small
- 3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp lime zest
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the tuna cubes, lime juice, orange juice, grated ginger, and sea salt. Toss gently to coat every piece of tuna evenly.
- 2
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 12–15 minutes, until the tuna cubes are opaque on the outside but still have a slightly translucent, tender center — they should feel firm to a gentle press but not rubbery.
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