Caffeine Free White Fish Ceviche with Turmeric & Ginger
Fresh, vibrant, and completely free of anything that would keep you up at night, this citrus-cured white fish dish is a showstopper that comes together with nothing but clean, whole ingredients. Halibut, sea bass, or cod gets bathed in a bright blend of lime and lemon juice, which gently "cooks" the fish through acid alone — no heat required. Ground turmeric and freshly grated ginger give the curing liquid a warm, golden depth that makes this feel far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Jalapeño brings just enough heat, while cool cucumber, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro balance everything out into something that tastes like it came from a coastal restaurant kitchen. Because every single ingredient here is naturally caffeine-free — no tea, no chocolate, no hidden additives — you can dig in without a second thought. It's the kind of dish that works beautifully as a light lunch, a starter, or an impressive spread for guests, served straight from the bowl with a few extra lime wedges on the side.
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4 servings
- 1 lb fresh white fish (such as halibut, sea bass, or cod), skin removed, cut into ½-inch cubes
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (from about 4–5 limes)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed, finely diced
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup english cucumber, diced into ¼-inch pieces
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, lemon juice, grated ginger, ground turmeric, and salt. Stir until the salt dissolves.
- 2
Add the fish cubes to the citrus mixture and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 20 minutes, until the fish is opaque throughout and the flesh is firm and no longer translucent at the center when a piece is cut open.
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