Fish Tartare

Directions

1. 1
   Cut into fine dice: 1/2 pound perfectly fresh fish.
2. 2
   Keep refrigerated over ice.
3. 3
   Just before serving, mix together in a small bowl: Zest of 1/2 lime, Juice of 1 1/2 limes, 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.
4. 4
   Toss the diced fish with a little salt, then add the lime juice mixture, and toss again.
5. 5
   Stir in: 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
6. 6
   Taste and adjust with salt and lime juice as needed.
7. 7
   For the lime juice and coriander mixture, substitute 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons rinsed and chopped capers, salt, and 2 teaspoons chopped basil, mint, or marjoram for the cilantro.
8. 8
   For the lime juice and coriander mixture, substitute 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, fresh-ground black pepper, a pinch of cayenne, salt, and 2 teaspoons chopped shiso leaf or parsley for the cilantro.