Turkey Free White Fish Ceviche with Turmeric & Ginger
Bright, citrus-forward, and impossibly fresh, this ceviche is the kind of dish that makes you feel like you're eating somewhere with an ocean view. Fresh white fish — halibut, sea bass, or cod all work beautifully — gets cured in a punchy blend of lime and lemon juice spiked with grated ginger and ground turmeric, giving it a golden hue and a warmly aromatic depth you don't usually find in a classic ceviche. The acid does all the cooking for you, leaving the fish tender, opaque, and perfectly firm without a single burner turned on. Crisp cucumber, red onion, and jalapeño add crunch and heat, while creamy avocado and fresh cilantro round everything out into something that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. A finishing drizzle of olive oil ties it all together with a subtle richness. Since this recipe is built entirely around fresh fish, produce, and pantry staples, there's no need to scan labels for hidden poultry-derived ingredients or worry about what's lurking in a pre-made marinade. Serve it immediately with extra lime wedges and something cold to drink — it disappears 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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