Striped Bass Ceviche

Ingredients

• ½ pound fresh striped bass cut into ¼-inch cubes to make about 1½ cups
• ¾ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 small red onion, finely minced
• 6 to 8 colorful grape tomatoes, chopped
• 1 red hot pepper or serrano chili, finely minced
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 avocado cut into small pieces (optional)
• Coarse salt to taste
• Tortilla chips for serving (see sidebar)