Simple Salmon Ceviche with Avocado

Salmon Ceviche!

Given the absurd amount of limes I have as a result of a recent costco trip, I decided to make some ceviche with the Kirkland branded atlantic salmon filets. They come individually pre packaged, and while I'd normally prefer fresh salmon, these taste quite good and are suited for Ceviche. I have tried to make this dish with other types of frozen fish and it has not turned out as well. 

What is Ceviche? 

Ceviche is a delicious seafood dish indiginous to coastal South America. Though the dish is most famously associated with Peruvian cuisine, variations are found all across Latin America. In essence, instead of cooking fish or seafood with heat, the acidity of lemons or limes (I prefer the latter) denatures proteins in the fish, which produces an effect similar to "cooking" it.

The Goods:

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10 Limes

2 Cayenne Chili Peppers (or 1 Thai Chili, which is what I tend to use)

1 Ripe Avocado

2 Salmon Center Cut Salmon Filets

1 Onion (Yellow or Red)

1/2 Tsp Cayenne Chili Powder

3 Cloves Garlic

1/2 Cup Cilantro

Salt and Pepper

First off, be aware that you will need lots of limes. I've found squeezing limes/lemons to be quite tedious, so I bought this at the local grocery (not at Costco). Lemon Squeezer. Helps you squeeze those limes like a boss. 

Lemon/Lime Squeezer

The Salmon

1. Thaw the Salmon slowly in the fridge, the night before. DO NOT DEFROST IN MICROWAVE. This is one instance where defrosting in the microwave will certainly not work, as texture is very important to the dish and nuking the filet will make the outside chewy. 
2. Cut into about 1/4 inch thick slices. 

The Rest

1. Squeeze all 10 limes into a large bowl. 
2. Slice the onion very thinly, add into the lime juice.
3. Crush the garlic, mince finely, and add it in. 
4. Chop the cilantro roughly, slice the peppers open lengthwise and add both. 
5. Add in the cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste.
6. Add in the sliced salmon, cover, and put the mixture into the fridge for 20 minutes
7. Drool. 
8. Serve, Eat, die happy.