Appetizer Time: Try Spanish Mackerel Ceviche!
This Spanish Mackerel Ceviche Recipe is courtesy of Chef Scott Surratt of Ceviche’s
The recipe was seen on the episode “Spanish Mackerel“, Season 7
About Ceviche
Ceviche is a South American dish of marinated raw fish or seafood. It is typically garnished and served as an appetizer. It is a recipe for raw fish and seafood marinated in citrus juice, mainly lime and lemon. The fish is effectively “cooked” even though there’s no heat involved.
According to whatscookingamerica.net, ceviche’s birthplace is disputed between Peru and Ecuador, and as both countries have an amazing variety of fish and shellfish. In addition, It could have come from the ancient Inca civilizations of Peru and Ecuador. Every Latin American country has given seviche/ceviche its own touch of individuality by adding its own particular garnishes.
Let’s look at how ceviche is served in several countries. In Peru, it is served with slices of cold sweet potatoes or corn-on-the-cob. In Ecuador, ceviche is served with popcorn, nuts, or corn nuts. It is also served in a large crystal bowl with the guests helping themselves, either by spearing it with toothpicks or filling the pastry shells. In Mexico, seviche shares a plate with slices of raw onions and served on toasted tortillas.
Now, how About Mackerel?
The
Atlantic Spanish mackerel (
Scomberomorus maculatus) – a migratory species of
mackerels that swims to the Northern
Gulf of Mexico. In spring they return to south
Florida in the Eastern Gulf, and to
Mexico in the Western Gulf in the fall.
Spanish Mackerels possess darker meat. Many consider mackerel one of the tastiest of the Mackerel family. Spanish Mackerels offer a rich source for Omega-3 fatty acids (polyunsaturated fatty acids with huge health benefits). Easily filleted and excellent eating baked, broiled, steamed, smoked, poached, or fried.
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Instructions
Place mackerel, lime juice, jalapeño, tomato, cilantro, oregano, scallions, and onion in a non-reactive bowl, allow to marinate (cook) overnight under refrigeration. Once the fish is opaque and not translucent, the fish is done. Add avocado and mix well. Season to taste with Wrightsville Beach Sea Salt, and enjoy.