Michael Campbell Makes Yellowtail Ceviche

yellowtail fish

🥗Healthier: snapper

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Snapper is leaner while tilapia is more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lime juice

Bottled lime juice is often less expensive.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion adds freshness, while white onion is cost-effective.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Mashed peas provide creaminess, while cucumber is a budget-friendly alternative.

Fillet the yellowtail fish, removing the skin and bloodline.

Cut the fish into thin slices or dice it according to preference.

Place the fish in a mixing bowl and add about 1 cup of lime juice.

Add a small amount of honey to balance the acidity of the lime juice.

Let the fish sit in the lime juice for about 5 minutes.

Minced half of a red onion and add it to the bowl.

Chop half of a jalapeno and add it to the mixture.

Mash an avocado and mix it into the ceviche to thicken the sauce.

Chop fresh cilantro and add it just before serving to maintain its potency.

Plate the ceviche and finish with pickled zucchini.

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