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Scallop Ceviche

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Scallop CevicheDan Goldberg

When I developed this recipe, there were many arguments among the tasters, otherwise known as my friends, about whether or not it was too spicy. Some people liked the kick and others did not. I like it spicy, but if you want less heat, lay off the chiles: use one chile instead of two. Serve the ceviche with tortilla chips for a play on texture. I recommend using aquacultured bay scallops for this dish as they are grown and harvested sustainably. Bay scallops are in season from October to January. It's also perfectly acceptable to buy frozen scallops and defrost them; the dish will be just as successful.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1

pound bay scallops, quartered

1

cup (about 12 whole) cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped

2

green or red serrano chiles, seeded and minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)

3

/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus additional for garnish

1

cup finely diced red onion (1/2 medium red onion)

1

cup fresh orange juice

1

/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1

/3 cup fresh lime juice

Salt to taste

3

tablespoons finely shredded unsweetened coconut flakes

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Combine all the ingredients in a nonreactive bowl and stir to mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, and up to 16.

    Step 2

    2. Spoon the ceviche into small (4-ounce) glasses and garnish with cilantro.

Reprinted with permission from Anna Getty's Easy Green Organic by Anna Getty, © April 2010 Chronicle Books