This vibrant Scallop Ceviche is a refreshing seafood dish that relies on the power of citrus to “cook” the delicate scallops, resulting in a tender, opaque texture without heat. The combination of fresh lime and lemon juice creates a bright, zesty base that cuts through the natural sweetness of the bay scallops. Finely diced red onion and bell pepper add a satisfying crunch, while fresh cilantro and minced chile provide aromatic depth and a gentle kick of heat. It is an excellent choice for warm-weather gatherings, light lunches, or as an elegant appetizer.
Scallop Ceviche
Description
This vibrant Scallop Ceviche is a refreshing seafood dish that relies on the power of citrus to "cook" the delicate scallops, resulting in a tender, opaque texture without heat. The combination of fresh lime and lemon juice creates a bright, zesty base that cuts through the natural sweetness of the bay scallops. Finely diced red onion and bell pepper add a satisfying crunch, while fresh cilantro and minced chile provide aromatic depth and a gentle kick of heat. It is an excellent choice for warm-weather gatherings, light lunches, or as an elegant appetizer.Directions
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Wash and dry the bay scallops; pat them completely dry with paper towels.
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Zest one lime and one lemon using a fine grater or zester, then set the zest aside for garnish.
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Juice the remaining limes and the lemon to yield 1/2 cup lime juice and 1/4 cup lemon juice.
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In a large non-reactive mixing bowl, combine the fresh citrus juices, olive oil, minced chile, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt.
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Add the bay scallops, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro to the bowl.
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Gently toss everything together until the scallops are evenly coated with the citrus mixture.
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Cover the bowl and let it marinate at room temperature for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to ensure even curing.
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Transfer the bowl to the refrigerator and chill for an additional 1 hour to firm up the texture and meld flavors.
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Before serving, taste the ceviche and add more salt if needed.
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Garnish with the reserved julienned lime zest and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 151.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.1g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
- Cholesterol 39.7mg14%
- Sodium 639.6mg27%
- Total Carbohydrate 22.6g8%
- Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
- Sugars 9.3g
- Protein 16.1g33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
