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Scallop Ceviche

A perfect summer appetizer, briny scallops paired with citrusy lime juice, crunchy veggies make up this delicious bay scallop ceviche. 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Latin American
Keyword Scallop Ceviche
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Calories
Author Eva Fry

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Open Nature Magdalena Bay Scallops thawed and muscles removed
  • 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice divided (4 limes)
  • Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup diced cucumber seeded
  • 1/2 cup shallots thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons scallions sliced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • sriracha optional

Instructions

  • Thaw the scallops in the refrigerator for approximately 8 hours or place in a colander and rinse underwater for 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Similar to sea scallops, bay scallops also have a tough muscle that needs to be removed.  Check the scallops for the muscle and remove them with your fingers or a small sharp knife.
  • In a large flat bowl or glass rimmed baking dish (like a Pyrex), place the scallops, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 cup of the lime juice, reserving the remaining lime juice for the chopped veggies.   Cover and place into the refrigerator for one hour, allowing the lime juice and salt to "cook" the scallops.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, shallots, scallions, bell pepper, avocado, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and parsley. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup of lime juice and 1/4 cup olive oil. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • When the scallops are done, remove from the lime juice using a slotted spoon and add to the vegetable mixture.  Discard the remaining lime juice.  Stir to combine.
  • Serve with tortilla chips or over lettuce cups with a side of Sriracha.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Ina Garten's Scallop Ceviche recipe.