A Little Something Extra – Ceviche

Hey guys! From time to time I will be posting recipes that are not a part of the Men’s Health Ab’s/Belly Off Diets, but that I find to be very good, healthy, and satisfying. Today is one such time and the recipe that I am using is actually a recipe for a Mexican seafood salad called Ceviche. Now there a numerous variations on this dish and it seems that every Latin American country with a coastline has one – and I intend to try them all!

I have made this dish twice in 2 weeks and I can tell you, I will probably make it again next week – but then I love ceviche. My trainer liked it as well… we wiped out about 6 tacos each the first time I made it – only thing missing was a Corona.

This is a really healthy dish, but you do have to watch the corn tortillas – the carbs/calories add up very quickly. Luckily ceviche tastes excellent on its own.

You Will Need:

2 pounds cubed white fish or bay scallops, raw
5 – 10 fresh diced chiles (serrano or jalapeño)
1 red bell pepper, diced (optional)
1 green bell pepper, diced(optional)
1 onion, diced
3 ripe tomatoes, diced
1 – 2 cloves garlic, minced garlic
1 avocado, diced
1 bunch cilantro, with stems removed and diced
1 tsp brown sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups lime juice
1/2 cup lemon juice

1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds (or same amount of cumin powder) – optional

Directions:

In a large bowl combine fish with lime juice. Cover and refrigerate for one to three hours, stirring occasionally. Fish should become quite white and scallops will lose translucent appearance. (Once this happens, you will know that the lime and lemon juice has “cooked” them and they are quite okay to eat.) Toss gently but thoroughly, making sure all fish is coated with lemon-lime mixture.

Add all other ingredients, and gently toss. Serve in a bowl surrounded with chips or tortillas. If time allows and you enjoy the modern convenience of a refrigerator, consider preparing a larger serving and store for a bit later in the day. It will take on an even zestier flavor once allowed to chill for an hour or two!

Nutritional Data:

http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/nutrition/All_Foods/Fish/Marinated_fish_Ceviche_.html

How Does It Look:

Ceviche