Seed Oil Free White Fish Ceviche with Turmeric & Ginger
Fresh white fish gets "cooked" entirely by citrus in this bright, no-heat ceviche — lime and lemon juice cure the cubes until they're firm, opaque, and ready to eat without a single pan or drop of seed oil touching them. Ground turmeric and fresh ginger give the marinade a warm, golden depth that you don't usually find in a classic ceviche, making each bite feel a little more interesting than the standard version. Jalapeño, red onion, and crisp cucumber add crunch and heat, while diced avocado and a finishing drizzle of extra virgin olive oil bring a creamy richness that ties everything together. Because the only fat in this recipe is that tablespoon of olive oil, you can be completely confident about what you're eating — no mystery blends, no refined vegetable oils hiding in a sauce or marinade. It's naturally clean and ingredient-forward, which is exactly what makes it so satisfying. Serve it straight from the bowl with extra lime wedges and it's honestly hard to believe something this good came together with so little effort.
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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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