Artificial Food Coloring Free No-Cook Ceviche
Bright, citrus-forward, and refreshingly light, this ceviche is the kind of dish that tastes like it took far more effort than it actually did. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — fresh fish, real lime and lemon juice, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, avocado, and a pinch of cumin — so there's simply no room for synthetic dyes or artificial additives to sneak in. That's a genuine win for anyone navigating labels at the store, where even seemingly simple seafood products can hide unexpected colorants. The fish is cured entirely by the acidity of the citrus, turning opaque and silky without a single burner turned on, which also means the vibrant, natural colors of every ingredient stay exactly as they should be. The creamy avocado folded in at the end balances the heat from the jalapeño and the tang of the marinade beautifully. Serve it straight from the bowl with tortilla chips and it disappears fast — this one is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that just happens to be completely clean.
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4 servings
- 1 lb fresh sushi-grade white fish (such as sea bass, halibut, or flounder), skin removed
- ¾ cup fresh lime juice (from about 6–7 limes)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- ½ small red onion, very thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
For serving
- tortilla chips, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Use only sushi-grade or sashimi-grade fish labeled safe for raw consumption — this recipe relies entirely on acid marination, not heat, to denature the fish proteins. Cut the fish into ½-inch cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Add the lime juice, lemon juice, and kosher salt to the bowl and stir to coat every piece of fish. The fish should be fully submerged in the citrus juice; add a splash more lime juice if needed.
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