Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. any whitefish fillet, chopped
  • 8 Mexican or Key limes, juiced
  • 2 Serrano chilies, stems and seeds removed, minced
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 c. canned peas (optional)
  • 2 tsp. minced fresh cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste (sea salt is best)
  • 8 to 10 corn tortillas, fried flat and crisp

Method

  • Place the fish in a shallow container.
  • Pour the lime juice over the fish; cover and refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally until the fish is opaque.
  • Just before serving the ceviche, stir in the vegetables and the cilantro.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • With a slotted spoon heap the ceviche onto the crisp tortillas and serve.