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Israeli Sea Fish Ceviche
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Israeli Sea Fish Ceviche

A light, fresh ceviche of fresh sea bream 'cooked' in lemon — a classic starter in an Israeli version

⏱ 45 min🍽 4 servings 🌍 Mediterranean👩‍🍳 Afoona

👨‍🍳 Method

  1. 1
    Cut the fish into small cubes of about 1.5 cm.
    KnifeCutting board
    💡Fish for ceviche must be very fresh: the acid changes the texture and color, but it doesn't replace cooking. Buy fish meant for eating raw and keep it cold until the last moment.
  2. 2
    Place the fish cubes in a bowl and pour the lemon juiceover them, until it covers them completely.
    Bowl
  3. 3
    Cover and chill 20–30 minutes, until the fish changes color and looks "cooked".
    Refrigerator
  4. 4
    Slice the onion into thin rings and chop the chili pepper and cilantro.
    KnifeCutting board
  5. 5
    Drain about half the lemon juice from the fish and add the onion, chili pepper, cilantro, salt, black pepper and olive oil.
    💡The lemon keeps "cooking" the fish: after the soaking time, drain off some of the juice and serve right away, or the fish turns rubbery.
  6. 6
    Stir gently and taste.
  7. 7
    Serve immediately with pita bread or fries.
154calories
16 gprotein
5 gcarbs
8 gfat
● protein 41%● carbs 13%● fat 45%

Per serving (182 g), of 4 servings

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🔧 Tools needed (4)

  • Refrigerator · Also works: Freezer (Chills faster; don't let it freeze) · Ice bath (Ice bath)
  • Cutting board · Also works: Plate (Large plate, dulls the knife)
  • Knife · Also works: Food processor (Fast, less control over size) · Kitchen shears (For herbs/dough)
  • Bowl · Also works: Pot (None)

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