Seed Oil Free Citrus Tuna Ceviche
Bright, citrusy, and impossibly fresh, this ceviche is the kind of dish that makes warm weather cooking feel effortless. Sushi-grade tuna gets a quick cure in fresh lime and orange juice with a hit of grated ginger, resulting in tender, lightly opaque cubes that are silky in the center and packed with flavor. The whole thing comes together with crisp cucumber, scallion greens, creamy avocado, and a handful of fresh herbs — no heat required, no complicated technique. For anyone avoiding industrial seed oils, ceviche is actually one of the most naturally compatible dishes out there. The only fat here is a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil folded in at the end, which adds a smooth, fruity richness without any of the refined oils that sneak into so many restaurant versions or store-bought preparations. Every ingredient is whole and easy to verify, so there's no label-reading stress involved. The key is not over-curing the tuna — that 12-to-15-minute window keeps the texture tender rather than tough, and draining most of the curing liquid before adding the fresh ingredients ensures nothing gets waterlogged. Serve it immediately after folding in the avocado, and you'll have a bowl that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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