Bright, Zesty, and Pure Gulf Coast Flavor
There’s nothing like the refreshing bite of ceviche on a warm day and this Gulf Coast-inspired version brings all the coastal vibes straight to your kitchen. Packed with citrus-marinated fresh fish, crisp onions, juicy tomatoes, spicy chiles, and creamy avocado, this dish is a vibrant nod to seaside simplicity. Whether you’re serving it with tostadas, tortilla chips, or good ol’ saltines, this ceviche is a celebration of fresh ingredients and bold flavors.
- 1 pound fresh, skinless snapper, bass, halibut, or other ocean fish fillets, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 11/2 cups fresh lime juice
- 1 medium white onion, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 medium-large tomatoes (about 1 pound), chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- Fresh hot green chiles (2 to 3 serranos or 1 to 2 jalapeños), stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro, plus a few leaves for garnish
- 1/3 cup chopped pitted green olives (manzanillos for a typical Mexican flavor)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
- Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice or 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 large or 2 small ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
Tostadas, tortilla chips, or saltine crackers, for serving