Scallop Ceviche

Total Time
30 mins

Ceviche, a popular dish originally from Latin America, is made by “cooking” (actually, firming) small pieces of seafood with the acid in citrus juice, most often lime. Be sure to use only very fresh seafood.

Photo by Leo Gong; wirtten by Amy Machnak

1 pound sea scallops, chopped

1/3 cup lime juice

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

2 large oranges

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño chile

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup slivered red onion

1 avocado, cubed

Step 1

Mix together scallops, lime juice, and lemon zest and juice in a bowl. Chill, stirring often, until scallops turn opaque, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Segment and chop 1 orange and juice the other. Add segments, juice, and remaining ingredients to scallops and stir gently to combine. Serve with tortilla chips.

Step 3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per 3/4-cup serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories146

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.6g8%

Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 25mg9%
Sodium 330mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%

Dietary Fiber 3.1g12%
Protein 14g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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