Gatun American Legion

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)
 * ½ cups salt

Directions

 * 1) Dice the fish into ¼ inch pieces and just cover with water.
 * 2) Use a stainless steel, plastic or glass container.
 * 3) Add salt, mix and let stand for at least an hour (this is a good time to squeeze your limes)
 * 4) Remove the fish from the water and squeeze the moisture from it.
 * 5) Mix in the onions and peppers.
 * 6) Put the mixture in a large glass jar or a refrigerator container and pour the lime juice in to cover.
 * 7) Refrigerate, covered (no metal lids), for at least six hours.
 * 8) Serve, chilled, in a cocktail dish with saltines or in small pastry cups as a canape.

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