Tuna Ceviche

Ceviche, originally from Peru, is a light and refreshing dish of citrus-marinated raw fish and spicy chiles. The seafood choices can vary, depending on what’s in season. This one uses tender, meaty albacore tuna for a hit of minerality, but salmon, rockfish, halibut, snapper, shrimp, or scallops are equally delicious.

• 1 (5- to 7-ounce) albacore tuna loin

• Salt and pepper to taste

• ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice

• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems

• 1 jalapeño or serrano chile, or to taste, seeded and finely chopped

• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced lengthwise

• 1 Persian cucumber, cut into ¼-inch cubes

• 1 vine-ripened tomato, cored, seeded and cut into ¼-inch cubes

• ½ ripe but firm Hass avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• Mexican chili-lime seasoning, such as Tajín, or sweet paprika, for garnish (optional)

• Tortilla chips for serving

Using a sharp knife, cut the tuna into ½-inch pieces. Transfer the tuna to a medium bowl, sprinkle lightly with salt, and toss to combine. Refrigerate while you prepare the marinade.

In a jar, combine the lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeño and season lightly with salt and pepper.

To the bowl with the tuna, add the onion and cucumber. Pour the marinade over the ingredients and toss to combine. Refrigerate 10 to 30 minutes depending on your preference. The longer the tuna marinates, the more “cooked” it will be.

Just before serving, fold in the tomato and avocado. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the chili-lime powder if using. Serve with tortilla chips.

Serve an icy cold Mexican lager like Modelo Especial or Tecate to soothe the burn.

Tajín chili seasoning is a mixture of mild ground chiles, dehydrated lime juice, and sea salt and is found in many supermarkets or Latin markets. Sweet paprika or smoked paprika is a fine substitute here.

Spoon any leftover ceviche over rice for a refreshing lunchtime rice bowl.

Gluten-free, dairy-free, fat-free, sugar-free… What’s left you may ask? Protein- and vitamin C-packed deliciousness, that’s what! Not to mention metabolism-boosting capsaicin found in chiles and a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids.