Ceviche de Merluza

Ceviche de Merluza is a refreshing Spanish dish featuring tender hake marinated in zesty citrus juices, complemented by vibrant vegetables. Perfect for a light lunch, this high-protein meal is both nutritious and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

• Hake fillets - 200 grams
• Lime juice - 50 ml
• Orange juice - 30 ml
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Cucumber - 1 small, diced
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cut the hake fillets into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a glass bowl.
2. Pour the lime and orange juice over the fish, ensuring all pieces are covered. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.
3. While the fish is marinating, prepare the vegetables by finely chopping the red onion, dicing the tomato and cucumber, and chopping the cilantro.
4. After 30 minutes, remove the fish from the refrigerator. The fish should be slightly opaque and firm to the touch.
5. Add the diced tomato, cucumber, chopped cilantro, and olive oil to the marinated fish. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Gently mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
7. Serve the ceviche chilled, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables, promoting overall health.

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