Mock Ceviche

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb tilapia fillet, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped and divided
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large green bell pepper, halved crosswise and thinly sliced
  • 1 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup white onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup green olives, quartered
  • 1 avocado, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Place tilapia in a medium skillet. Cover with water.
  2. 2
    Bring to a boil over high heat, remove from the heat,.
  3. 3
    cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, place jalapeno to taste in a small bowl and whisk in lime juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, oregano and salt.
  5. 5
    Transfer the tilapia to a large, shallow, nonreactive dish with a slotted spoon and pour the lime juice mixture over the top.
  6. 6
    Add bell pepper, tomato, onion and olives; gently mix to combine. (It's OK if the tilapia breaks apart.)
  7. 7
    Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and avocado just before serving.

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