Salmon Ceviche

Method7 steps

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   Step 1: Cut the salmon into cubes and put in a bowl with 1½–2 cups lemon or lime juice, enough to cover it. Cover and refrigerate for 25–30 minutes, until the acid changes its colour and makes it more opaque.

   Cure salmon · 30 minUses 9 oz salmon fillets (boneless, skin removed) · 1½–2 cups lemon or lime juice, for marinating salmon

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   Step 2: For the dressing, mix salt (½ teaspoon), pepper (½ teaspoon), olive oil (2 tablespoons), garlic (2 tablespoons), soy sauce (1/3 cup), and 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice ( you can also add a splash of sesame oil (1 teaspoon)). Do a quick taste test to see if it's to your liking. Set aside.

   Uses ½ teaspoon salt · ½ teaspoon pepper · 2 tablespoons olive oil · 2 tablespoons garlic (minced) · 1/3 cup soy sauce · 2 tbsp lemon or lime juice, for dressing · 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

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   Step 3: Thinly slice the onion (1 medium). Peel and deseed the cucumber (1 medium) and chop it with the tomatoes (2 small).

   Uses 1 medium onion · 1 medium cucumber · 2 small tomatoes

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   Step 4: Strain the salmon, and place it back into the bowl, mix in the onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and jalapeno.

   Uses 1-2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno (minced or fresh chili peppers) · 9 oz cubed salmon marinated 25–30 minutes, then drained · thinly sliced onion and chopped cucumber/tomatoes

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   Step 5: Slice the avocadoes (1 medium) into cubes and add them to the dressing bowl. Fold gently to avoid mashing the avocados.

   Uses 1 medium avocado · soy, garlic, oil,2 tbsp citrus and seasoning dressing

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   Step 6: Gently combine the salmon and vegetable bowl with the avocado and dressing bowl. Taste and add extra salt (to taste) or pepper only if needed. Cover and refrigerate for 1–3 hours to let the flavours blend.

   Chill combined ceviche 1–3 hours · 60 minUses extra salt to taste if needed · extra pepper to taste if needed · drained marinated salmon mixed with vegetables and jalapeño · cubed avocado gently folded into prepared dressing

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   Step 7: Scoop the ceviche into a clean bowl, avoiding leftover liquids at the bottom of the original bowl. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a side dish of chips or crackers.

   Uses 1 sprig fresh cilantro leaves for garnish · chips or crackers (optional) · salmon/vegetables/dressing/avocado combined and chilled 1–3 hours