Mock Ceviche
Ready In: 25 mins
Serves: 4
Yields: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb tilapia fillet, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, minced
- 1⁄2 cup lime juice
- 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped and divided
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large green bell pepper, halved crosswise and thinly sliced
- 1 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup white onion, very thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup green olives, quartered
- 1 avocado, chopped
Directions
- Place tilapia in a medium skillet. Cover with water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, remove from the heat,.
- cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place jalapeño to taste in a small bowl and whisk in lime juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, oregano and salt.
- Transfer the tilapia to a large, shallow, nonreactive dish with a slotted spoon and pour the lime juice mixture over the top.
- Add bell pepper, tomato, onion and olives; gently mix to combine. (It’s OK if the tilapia breaks apart.)
- Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and avocado just before serving.
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