Classic Ceviche

Name: Classic Ceviche
Ingredients: 1 1 lb halibut fillets or 1 lb other ocean fish fillet, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice; 1 medium white onion, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 medium tomatoes (about 1 pound) or 2 large tomatoes, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 pound); 1 -3 fresh hot green chili pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped (2 to 3 serranos or 1 to 2 jalapenos); 1/3 cup chopped cilantro, plus a few leaves for garnish; 1/3 cup chopped pitted green olives (manzanillos for a typical Mexican flavor); 1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional); salt; 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice or 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 small avocados, peeled, pitted and diced; tostadas, tortilla chips or saltine crackers, for serving

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Ingredients

1 1 lb halibut fillets or 1 lb other ocean fish fillet, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice
1 medium white onion, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium tomatoes (about 1 pound) or 2 large tomatoes, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 pound)
1 -3 fresh hot green chili pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped (2 to 3 serranos or 1 to 2 jalapenos)
1/3 cup chopped cilantro, plus a few leaves for garnish
1/3 cup chopped pitted green olives (manzanillos for a typical Mexican flavor)
1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
salt
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice or 1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 small avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
tostadas, tortilla chips or saltine crackers, for serving

Directions

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["In a 1 1/2-quart glass or stainless steel bowl, combine the fish, lime juice and onion. Use enough juice to cover the fish and allow it to float freely; too little juice means unevenly \"cooked\"" fish. Cover and refrigerate for about 4 hours