Xanthan Gum Free White Fish Ceviche with Turmeric & Ginger
Fresh citrus does all the heavy lifting here — lime and lemon juice cure the fish until it's perfectly firm and opaque, no heat required. Ground turmeric and freshly grated ginger give the dish a warm, golden depth that makes it feel a little unexpected without overwhelming the clean flavor of the fish. Creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and a hit of jalapeño round everything out into something that feels both bright and satisfying. Because ceviche is built entirely from whole, unprocessed ingredients, there's nothing here that would sneak in a thickener or stabilizer — it's naturally free of the additives that can make store-bought or restaurant versions tricky to trust. The technique is straightforward: toss, chill, fold, and serve. Folding the avocado in last keeps it from turning to mush, and draining off half the curing liquid before adding the vegetables keeps the final dish balanced rather than soupy. Serve it straight from the bowl with extra lime wedges and you've got something that looks impressive but comes together with almost no 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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