Ceviche Verde, so good!

Let's get at least one more really great summer recipe in for the year. Ceviche freaks some people out, but you shouldn't be one of those people. The only thing you really need to keep in mind is that you absolutely MUST prepare this with fresh ingredients and consume it when fresh, or almost immediately. 



What ya need:

  • 1 pound of fresh Pacific halibut or other hearty fish, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon of sea salt salt
  • 3 tablespoons of fresh-squeezed lime juice
  • 2 peeled and pitted avocados
  • 3/4 cup of minced green olives
  • 1/2 cup of diced tomatillos
  • 1/4 cup of minced onion
  • 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro leaves (get rid of the stems)
  • 1 seeded and minced jalapeño
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil (you don't need it to be Extra Virgin)

    • Ok, so-
    Toss the fish in the salt in a large bowl, until the fish is well-coated. Add the lime juice and toss until coated. Let this marinate for about 30 minutes, tossing about every 8-10 minutes, until the fish turns a tad opaque. This is what is, effectively, "cooking" the fish.

    Now, dice the avocado and add it to the bowl with all of the other ingredients. Toss this all together and add more salt, if needed. As I said earlier, eat this when you make it. I hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think!

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