I learned how to make the BEST ceviche during my cooking class at Lunatico in Cartagena, Colombia—a popular cooking school where Chef Maria and her team teach you to prepare authentic Colombian dishes using fresh ingredients and time-honored techniques. And I wanted to bring my version of the recipe back to you—asap!
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Ceviche seems like a very fancy dish to serve, but it’s actually pretty easy to make—at least this one is. You’re going to love this fresh, zesty sea bass combined with a tropical banana emulsion.Yummy! It’s the perfect dish for those moments when you want to bring a taste of Colombia to you.
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This recipe has been adapted according to my tastes and access to products, but it’s still delicious. I can’t wait for you to try it!
Sea Bass Ceviche with Banana Emulsion
Fish
- 7 ounces Fresh Sea Bass sliced thin
- 1 Lime juice and zest
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 4 Ice Cubes
Lemon Dressing
- 1 Lime juice and zest
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Banana Emulsion
- 1 Banana
- 1 Lime juice and zest
- 1/4 Jalapeno
- Salt & Pepper
To Serve
- 1 Green Bell Pepper julienned
- 1 Avocado diced
- 1/4 cup Pickled Red Onion housemade or store-bought
- 1/2 tsp Sesame Seeds toasted
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Thinly slice the fish and add to a bowl. Cover with lime juice and zest from 1 lime, then cover with salt. Top with ice cubes and place it in the fridge until needed.
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Mix the olive oil, juice and zest from 1 lime. Place in the fridge to chill.
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For the banana emulsion: In a blender mix the banana, juice and zest of 1 lemon, jalapeño, salt and pepper and slowly drizzle 2 Tbsp of lemon grass oil.
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To Serve: Pour the lemon dressing over the fish mixture and immediately mix it up. Leave it to sit for about 1 minute. Plate the sea bass with some of the juice, add the green peppers, the avocado, the pickle red onion and the black sesame seed. Pour the banana emulsion around the ceviche.Serve immediately.
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