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Gatun American Legion
Photo: Caroline Attwood

Gatun American Legion

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

277
Calories
22g
Protein
14g
Fat
16g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Salmon 100g cooked 208
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Grouper not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs. large white meated fish filets. Fish should very firm, non-oily variety.(Grouper,Sea Bass, Snook, Dolphin are some.)
  • 3 large onions, chopped
  • 3 habanero peppers chopped. (Chinese peppers for you Zonies)
  • 24 fresh limes (or enough to produce 3 cups lime juice)
  • 1/2 cups salt

Directions

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1. Dice the fish into 1/4 inch pieces and just cover with water.

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2. Use a stainless steel, plastic or glass container.

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3. Add salt, mix and let stand for at least an hour.(This is a good time to squeeze your limes.)

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4. Remove the fish from the water and squeeze the moisture from it.

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5. Mix in the onions and peppers.

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6. Put the mixture in a large glass jar or a refrigerator container and pour the lime juice in to cover.

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7. Refrigerate, covered (no metal lids), for at least six hours.

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8. Serve, chilled, in a cocktail dish with saltines or in small pastry cups as a canape.

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NOTE: If Habanero peppers are not available, other very hot peppers may be used with the loss of some flavor. Jalapenos add a very good flavor, but more of them should be used than if using Habanero peppers

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Category:Panamanian Recipes

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Category:Panamanian Appetizers

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