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Bay Scallop Ceviche

Prep Time
1h 25 min
Yields
4 - 6 servings

A simple ceviche made with sweet bay scallops, avocado and tangy citrus.

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ingredients

¾
lb(s) bay scallops (or sea scallops, cut in quarters), muscles removed
¾
cup freshly squeezed lime juice, divided (5 limes)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1
cup (1/2 to 3/4-inch diced) hothouse cucumber, unpeeled and seeded
½
cup halved and thinly sliced shallots (2 shallots)
3
tbsp diagonally sliced scallions, white and green parts
½
Hass avocado, 3/4-inch diced
½
cup Holland red bell pepper, 1/2 to 3/4-inch diced
¼
cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
1 ½
tbsp minced jalapeno pepper
1 ½
tsp minced garlic (2 cloves)
Good olive oil
¼
tsp Sriracha
Bibb lettuce leaves, for serving
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directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the scallops, 1/2 cup of the lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt and set aside at room temperature for exactly 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, combine the cucumbers, shallots, scallions, avocado, bell pepper, parsley, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. In a glass measuring cup, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and the Sriracha. Pour over the vegetables and combine.

Step 3

When ready to serve, lift the scallops out of the lime juice with a slotted spoon (discard the liquid) and add them to the vegetable mixture. Stir well and spoon into the lettuce leaves for serving.

Step 4

When ready to serve, lift the scallops out of the lime juice with a slotted spoon (discard the liquid) and add them to the vegetable mixture. Stir well and spoon into the lettuce leaves for serving.

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