Catfish Ceviche

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: In 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea' by Martha Hall Foose

Serves 6 people

Categories: Appetizers, Fish

Ingredients

  • 1 lb catfish fillet, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup seeded diced ripe tomato
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
  • 1 tablespoon oregano leaves
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, deveined, and minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced

Directions

  1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the fish with the lemon and lime zests and juices.

  2. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 18 hours, turning every once in a while to mix.
  3. Thirty minutes before serving, drain the fish and discard the liquid.
  4. Put the fish in a large mixing bowl and add the olive oil, tomato, red onion, garlic, cilantro, oregano, jalapeno, salt, sugar, and avocado.
  5. Mix gently; cover and chill until ready to serve.

Email to a friend | Print this recipe | Back