Pistachio Free White Fish Ceviche with Turmeric & Ginger
Fresh, vibrant, and completely free of tree nut concerns, this citrus-cured white fish dish is the kind of recipe that feels like a restaurant experience you can pull off in your own kitchen. The fish — halibut, sea bass, or cod all work beautifully — is "cooked" entirely by the bright acidity of fresh lime and lemon juice, no heat required. Ground turmeric and grated ginger give the curing liquid a warm, golden depth that makes this ceviche stand out from the usual versions, while jalapeño, red onion, and crisp cucumber keep every bite lively and textured. Creamy diced avocado and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil round things out, adding richness that balances all that citrus punch. Because the ingredient list is built entirely around fresh produce, fish, and pantry staples, there's no need to scan labels for hidden nut-based additives or worry about cross-contact from processed ingredients. The whole process is straightforward — marinate, prep your mix-ins, fold everything together gently, and serve. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive on the table but asks very little of you beyond a good knife and a few limes.
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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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