Thursday, May 7, 2009

Tilapia Ceviche

I happened to have some tilapia on hand and someone mentioned ceviche. So, here is my take on a traditional ceviche.








INGREDIENTS
2 fillets tilapia, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, (about 4 lemons), plus 3 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp garlic chives,
1 tsp minced ginger
1 tsp dried cilantro

1 tomato, seeded, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1/2 avocado, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1 small seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1/2 mango, peeled, cut into 1/4 inch cubes

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Dash of paprika
Tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

DIRECTIONS
Combine fish, onion, garlic, ginger and lemon and lime juice in a large bowl. Mix together. Add dash of salt, paprika and freshly ground pepper. Cover with plastic wrap, and marinate for about 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, mix together remaining ingredients, with some lemon juice. Add dash of salt, paprika and freshly ground pepper. Remove the fish mixture, drain, pressing into strainer to remove excess liquid. Serve immediately. Top with avocado, tomato and mango mixture. Garnish with parsley or cilantro and lemon wedges. Serve with chips. Serves 4.