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civeche recipe - A vibrant bowl of fresh civeche with lime, cilantro, and red onions.

The Ultimate Zesty Civeche

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A refreshing and vibrant civeche recipe featuring fresh white fish cured in citrus juices with cilantro and red onion.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 lb fresh white fish (sea bass or snapper), cubed
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup diced cucumber

Instructions

Step 1: Rinse the fresh fish under cold water and pat dry with paper towels before cutting it into uniform 1/2-inch cubes for your civeche recipe.
Step 2: Place the cubed fish in a non-reactive glass bowl and pour the fresh lime and lemon juice over it until the fish is completely submerged.
Step 3: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15 to 25 minutes, or until the fish becomes opaque and firm, which is the hallmark of a properly cured civeche recipe.
Step 4: While the fish cures, soak the sliced red onions in ice water for 10 minutes to remove their harsh bite, then drain and pat dry.
Step 5: Gently fold in the red onions, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño, diced cucumber, and olive oil into the fish mixture.
Step 6: Season your civeche recipe with sea salt and black pepper to taste, then serve immediately with your choice of sides.

Notes

Ensure the fish is sushi-grade and kept very cold throughout the preparation of this civeche recipe.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
  • Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 185 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 310mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg
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