Raw Fish Ceviche, Citrus, Avocada & Cilantro

The delicacy of the raw fish combines with the citrus fruit, giving full expression to the lemony notes of the wine.

Pairing: Intuition de Fleur Cardinale Blanc 2023

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 400g fillets of sea bream or other raw fish, skinned and boned
• 2 limes
• 1 orange
• 1/2 pink grapefruit
• 1 small ripe but firm avocado
• 1/2 onion
• 1 sweet chilli pepper or a small red chilli pepper (optional)
• A few sprigs of fresh coriander
• Flower of salt, freshly ground pepper
• Sweet olive oil

Preparation

1- Cut the sea bream into small 1cm cubes.
2- Squeeze the limes, orange and grapefruit. Mix the juice.
3- Marinate the fish in the juice for 15 to 20 minutes in the fridge (do not exceed this time to keep the texture tender).
4- In the meantime, finely chop the red onion, dice the avocado and chop the coriander.
5- Drain the fish lightly, add the avocado, onion, coriander, a dash of olive oil and chopped chilli pepper if desired.
6- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve chilled in verrines or small plates.

Tip

Can be prepared 1 hour in advance without using the avocado, to be added at the last minute.