Peruvian Fish Ceviche Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/4 lb fish fillets ( sea bass , sole , or flounder), cut on the bias into 1-inch dice
1 quart water, boiled and chilled
1 red onion , cut in 1/2 lengthwise and sliced thin
1 aji amarillo , rib and seeds removed, diced (a peruvian hot pepper with a distinctive, fruity flavor)
1 clove garlic
salt and pepper
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tsp finely chopped cilantro leaves
2 ears corn, cut in 1/2
1 sweet potato, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 tbsp canola oil
1 head butter lettuce
japanese seaweed, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

Have grill pre-greased and preheated to medium-high. (Could do this on the stovetop in a grill pan.)
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Place fish in a non-reactive bowl. Add 3 cups of chilled water to fish and rinse gently. Drain water.
Add onions to remaining chilled water and let soak.
Meanwhile, place aji, garlic, and pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle. Grind to make a paste.
Combine fish, lime and lemon juices, aji and garlic paste, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
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Brush corn and sweet potato slices with oil and place on grill. Cook about 10 minutes.
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When ready to serve, divide fish ceviche among 4 lettuce cups and top with onion slices. Serve with grilled corn and sweet potato slices and garnish with Japanese seaweed, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	558.78 Kcal (2340 kJ)
Calories from fat	296.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.97g	51%
Sodium	725.48mg	30%
Potassium	1158.12mg	25%
Total Carbs	32.81g	11%
Sugars	5.94g	24%
Dietary Fiber	11.39g	46%
Protein	34.92g	70%
Vitamin C	16.5mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	3.6mg	20%
Calcium	179.7mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	107.15 Kcal (449 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.32g	51%
Sodium	139.12mg	30%
Potassium	222.09mg	25%
Total Carbs	6.29g	11%
Sugars	1.14g	24%
Dietary Fiber	2.19g	46%
Protein	6.7g	70%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	11%
Iron	0.7mg	20%
Calcium	34.5mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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