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Ceviche Cubano

A refreshing fish ceviche marinated in citrus juices with peppers, fresh tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Light, vibrant, and perfectly balanced for a warm day.

20 minEasyServes 4190 cal/serving

CubanAppetizerNo-CookPescatarianLow CarbPaleoWhole30Halal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SugarPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb red snapper fillets, diced
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 cup plum tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 avocado, diced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 1 lb diced red snapper fillets in a non-reactive glass bowl.

  2. 2

    Pour 1/2 cup lime juice and 1/4 cup orange juice over the fish to submerge completely, then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes until opaque.

  3. 3

    Drain off half of the citrus liquid from the bowl.

  4. 4

    Fold in 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, 1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper, 1 cup diced plum tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and 1 tsp kosher salt.

  5. 5

    Gently mix in 1 diced avocado right before serving chilled.

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Questions

What can I use instead of cilantro in Ceviche Cubano?

The entry for Ceviche Cubano calls for 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Can I use a different white fish instead of the snapper in Ceviche Cubano?

Yes. Any firm white fish of similar thickness works: cod, haddock, pollock and halibut are interchangeable here. Timing follows thickness, not species. As written, the entry for Ceviche Cubano uses 1 lb red snapper fillets, diced.

Is Ceviche Cubano low-carb?

A serving of Ceviche Cubano carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Does Ceviche Cubano contain fish?

Yes: 1 lb red snapper fillets, diced. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Which part of Ceviche Cubano can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 2. Step 2 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "Pour 1/2 cup lime juice and 1/4 cup orange juice over the fish to submerge completely, then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes until opaque." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 3 when you are ready to finish.

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