Gluten-Free Aguachile

Ingredients

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• 1 lb fresh white fish (like snapper or sea bass), thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup fresh lime juice
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1-2 serrano or jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
• 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 bag corn tortilla chips or GF crackers for serving Shop

Instructions

1. 1 In a non-reactive bowl, combine the thinly sliced white fish with the fresh lime juice. Ensure the fish is fully submerged in the lime juice, which will begin to 'cook' it. Let this marinate for about 5-7 minutes, or until the fish turns opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
2. 2 While the fish is marinating, prepare the aguachile sauce. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chopped cilantro, sliced serrano or jalapeño peppers, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add the thinly sliced red onion to this mixture and stir to combine.
3. 3 Once the fish is opaque, drain off about half of the lime juice from the bowl. Add the prepared aguachile sauce mixture to the fish. Gently toss everything together to ensure the fish is well coated with the vibrant sauce.
4. 4 Gently fold in the diced cucumber and halved cherry tomatoes. Allow the aguachile to chill in the refrigerator for about 5-10 minutes to let the flavors meld together. The mixture should be bright and fragrant.
5. 5 Serve the gluten-free aguachile immediately. Spoon the chilled mixture into small bowls or onto a platter, and serve with gluten-free corn tortilla chips or crackers for scooping. The contrast between the cool aguachile and the crunchy chips is delightful.

Nutrition (per serving)

Tips & Notes

• Use the freshest fish you can get from a trusted fish counter, and keep it cold until serving.
• Lime juice does not kill bacteria the way heat does. Serve aguachile right away and refrigerate leftovers.
• Keep the snapper or sea bass slices thin and uniform so every piece turns opaque in the lime at once.

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