Oats Free White Fish Ceviche with Turmeric & Ginger
Fresh, vibrant, and completely grain-free by nature, this citrus-cured dish is a showstopper that comes together without a single processed ingredient. Cubes of firm white fish — halibut, sea bass, or cod all work beautifully — are bathed in a punchy blend of lime and lemon juice that gently "cooks" the fish through acid alone, no heat required. The addition of ground turmeric and fresh ginger gives the curing liquid a warm, golden depth that sets this version apart from a classic preparation. Once the fish turns opaque and firm, crisp cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, creamy avocado, and bright cilantro get folded in for a bowl that hits every texture and flavor note at once. Because every ingredient here is whole and naturally unprocessed, there's zero concern about hidden grains or cross-contamination from shared production lines — it's just clean, honest food. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil ties everything together with a subtle richness that makes the whole dish feel a little luxurious. Serve it straight from the bowl with extra lime wedges and watch it disappear fast.
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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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