Mexican Ceviche with Fresh Lime and Cilantro

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh white fish fillets cut into small cubes
• 1 cup fresh lime juice about 8-10 limes
• 1 cup tomatoes diced
• 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
• 1 cup cucumber peeled and diced
• 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and minced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
• 1 avocado ripe diced

Instructions

1. 1 Place the diced fish into a large glass or ceramic bowl.
2. 2 Pour the fresh lime juice over the fish, ensuring all pieces are submerged.
3. 3 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish turns opaque.
4. 4 While the fish is marinating, prepare the vegetables by dicing the tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocado, chopping the onion and cilantro, and mincing the jalapeño.
5. 5 Remove the fish from the refrigerator and drain off excess lime juice if necessary.
6. 6 Gently mix the diced tomatoes, onion, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, and avocado into the fish.
7. 7 Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
8. 8 Serve immediately with tortilla chips or on tostadas for a complete dish.