CEVICHE WITH COCONUT MILK

CEVICHE WITH COCONUT MILK image

Categories Fish

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds red snapper, fillets (You can substitute any kind of flaky white fish as well as scallops, shrimp, lobster, clams, mussels, or oysters. See Chef's note below.)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons Scotch Bonnet pepper, minced ** (You may substitute any kind of hot pepper such as habaneros or jalapeños.)
2 teaspoons sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper as needed
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 1/2 cups coconut milk*
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced, rinsed in hot water for 5 minutes
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup coconut flakes or fresh shaved coconut, lightly toasted
Cilantro leaves as needed for garnish

Steps:

Cut the snapper with the grain of the fish. Place the fish in a glass or stainless steel bowl large enough to hold the entire recipe and place it over a larger bowl filled with ice; set aside. Place garlic and peppers on a cutting board and add 2 teaspoons sea salt. Using the flat surface of a chef's knife mash it together until it becomes a paste. Add the garlic-pepper mash to the fish and stir it until it is evenly distributed. Add 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper and salt to taste. Add lime juice and coconut milk, and stir. Drain the red onion slices, add to mixture, and stir. Add finely chopped cilantro and stir. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. To serve, place ceviche in glass or stainless steel bowls that are resting in larger bowls, shallow dishes, or a large tray of ice. Top with shaved coconut and cilantro.