Citric Acid Free No-Cook Ceviche
Ceviche is one of those dishes that feels impossibly fresh and vibrant, and this version delivers all of that bright, citrusy punch using nothing but a bowl and your refrigerator. The combination of lime and lemon juice does the heavy lifting here, gently denaturing the sushi-grade fish until it turns opaque and silky — no stove, no oven, no fuss. Thin-sliced red onion, jalapeño heat, and a whisper of cumin give it real depth, while the diced avocado folded in at the end adds a creamy, cooling contrast to all that acidity. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to added or processed citric acid, this recipe is a clean win — every drop of acid comes straight from freshly squeezed limes and lemons, with zero packaged preservatives or mystery additives in sight. The ingredient list is short, whole, and completely transparent, which makes it easy to feel confident about what you're serving. Just be sure to source sushi-grade or sashimi-grade fish, since the marinade is doing the work that heat would otherwise handle. Scoop it up with tortilla chips or eat it straight from the bowl — either way, it disappears fast.
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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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