Mediterranean Diet Friendly No-Cook Ceviche
Fresh, bright, and completely no-heat, this citrus-marinated fish dish is one of the most naturally Mediterranean-friendly meals you can make. Lean white fish like sea bass, halibut, or flounder sits at the heart of it — exactly the kind of quality protein this way of eating celebrates. The acid from a generous pour of fresh lime and lemon juice does all the work, gently denaturing the fish into that silky, just-set texture without a single burner turned on. Red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and a whisper of cumin layer in bold flavor while keeping everything clean and plant-forward. Creamy diced avocado folded in at the end adds healthy fat that rounds out every bite beautifully. It comes together in under half an hour and relies entirely on whole, recognizable ingredients — no processed shortcuts, no heavy sauces, nothing that doesn't belong. Serve it straight from the bowl with chips or alongside a simple salad, and it feels like something you'd order at a coastal restaurant.
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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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