Pescado en escabeche

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsFish filet, white; cut into 1/2\" cubes
cupLemon juice
cupLime juice
¼cupOlive oil
1tablespoonCilantro, fresh; snipped
1teaspoonOregano, fresh; snipped
¾teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
12Olive, stuffed green
2Jalape¤o; deveined & chopped
1smallOnion; finely chopped
1Garlic clove; finely chopped
1cupTomato; seeded & chopped
1Avocado, peeled & chopped

Directions

Heat ¾-inch of water to boiling in 10-inch skillet; carefully place fish in water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, just until fish is opaque, about 30 seconds (DO NOT overcook or fish will fall apart); drain carefully. Mix remaining ingredients except tomato and avocado in a glass or plastic dish. Stir in fish carefully. Cover and refrigerate 2 day, carefully stirring occasionally. Just before serving, gently stir in tomato and avocado; drain. Serve fish mixture on saltine crackers or tortilla chips, if desired.