Grouper Ceviche with Jicama and Avocado Slaw Recipe

Grouper Ceviche with Jicama and Avocado Slaw

Recipe provided by Norman Van Aken, Florida's culinary icon and pioneer of New World Cuisine.

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Servings: 4 appetizer-sized portions
• Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 4): Calories: 271, Total Fat: 15 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Carbohydrates: 17 g, Dietary Fiber: 6 g, Sugar: 8 g, Protein: 18 g, Cholesterol: 31 mg, Sodium: 659 mg
• Total time: 30 minutes
• Preparation time: 20 minutes
• Rest time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

For the fish:

• 12 ounces skinless grouper fillets

For the marinade/dressing:

• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 jalapeo, finely chopped
• Kosher salt, to taste

For the salad:

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly toasted and ground cumin
• Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup jicama, peeled and cut into matchstick-sized strips
• 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced into 1/4-inch pieces

Instructions

1. Thinly slice the grouper fillets into bite-sized 3/4-inch pieces. Keep chilled while preppingthis fresh ceviche will wow your guests with its vibrant citrus "cook."
2. Whisk lime juice, grapefruit juice, sliced red onion, cilantro, jalapeo, and salt in a bowl nested over ice for a zesty, chilled marinade that infuses tropical magic.
3. For the slaw, blend olive oil, minced onion, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss with jicama matchsticks and avocado dice in a chilled bowlcrisp, creamy perfection awaits.
4. Gently fold grouper into the marinade. Let it rest 10 minutes as citrus transforms the fish into silky delightpure New World brilliance from Chef Van Aken.
5. Serve ceviche with its citrus pool in four chilled bowls. Let diners crown it with slaw for customized crunch and flavor bursts.
6. Elevate with Cancha corn nuts for crunch, a coconut milk drizzle over juices, or subtle soy-sesame dabsexperiment and ignite your fusion creativity!