Mock Ceviche

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb tilapia fillet, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped and divided
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large green bell pepper, halved crosswise and thinly sliced
  • 1 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup white onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup green olives, quartered
  • 1 avocado, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place tilapia in a medium skillet. Cover with water.
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat, remove from the heat,.
  3. cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, place jalapeno to taste in a small bowl and whisk in lime juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, oregano and salt.
  5. Transfer the tilapia to a large, shallow, nonreactive dish with a slotted spoon and pour the lime juice mixture over the top.
  6. Add bell pepper, tomato, onion and olives; gently mix to combine. (It's OK if the tilapia breaks apart.)
  7. Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and avocado just before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

245 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.6g 19% DV
Total Fat 10g 13% DV
Carbs 41g 15% DV
Fiber 17.7g 63% DV
Sugar 6.5g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10162.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1776.5mg 38% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 129.8mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 195.9mg 100% DV
Calcium 750.3mg 58% DV
Iron 20.6mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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