Lionfish Ceviche ("Eat 'Em to Beat 'Em")
Ingredients
- • 2 lbs lionfish filets
- • 1 cup lime juice- approximately 7 large limes
- • 1/4 tsp lime zest
- • 1 tbsp white vinegar
- • 1 red onion thinly sliced
- • 1-2 jalapeno or serrano pepper diced (depending on how spicy you like!)
- • 2 medium sized tomatoes diced
- • 1 large bunch cilantro chopped
- • 2 avocados diced
- • fresh ground pepper to taste
- • sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Chop the Lionfish into small chunks, making sure that they are evenly sized so they cook evenly.
- Chop all veggies and set aside. Juice your limes, combine with vinegar.
- Add the fish and all veggies except the avocado to the lime juice mixture.
- Let marinate for at least 20 minutes or until the fish is opaque.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss with avocado.
- Serve with plantain or yucca chips for a nice appetizer or light meal when visiting Florida!