Ceviche of Red Snapper from Rosa Mexicano

Preparation info
  • 6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables

By Elizabeth Schneider

Published 1986

  • About

This traditional marinated raw fish dish, tart and hot, clean and light, is among the most popular at the New York restaurant.

Ingredients

  • pounds fillet of red snapper
  • cup lime juice
  • cup

Method

  1. Cut fish in 1¼-inch squares (see Note). Combine with lime and lemon juice in dish; refrigerate for about 5 hours. By that time interior should be opaque, no longer raw-looking; check to be sure.
  2. Drain, then rinse very delicately. Combine in a serving bowl with the oil, salt, pepper, cilantro, and onion. Without peeli