Scallop ceviche

Name: Scallop ceviche
Total time: 30 min
Yield: serves 2
Ingredients: scallops 6; extra-virgin olive oil 2; tomato 1, diced; avocado ½, diced; micro herbs 1 handful (optional); coriander leaves finely chopped to make 1 tbsp; Tabasco (optional); shallot 1, finely chopped; limes 2, juiced; palm sugar or light soft brown sugar 1 tsp; sea salt ½ tsp; olive oil 1 tsp

30 minutes
serves 2
A little effort

Fresh scallops marinated in lime juice. Originating from South America ceviche is an easy recipe to make at home. Serve as an appetiser or smart supper for two.

December 19, 2014 at 2:33 pm

Ingredients

scallops 6
extra-virgin olive oil 2
tomato 1, diced
avocado ½, diced
micro herbs 1 handful (optional)
coriander leaves finely chopped to make 1 tbsp
Tabasco (optional)

marinade

shallot 1, finely chopped
limes 2, juiced
palm sugar or light soft brown sugar 1 tsp
sea salt ½ tsp
olive oil 1 tsp

Method

Step 1

Mix the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Use a sharp knife to slice the scallops finely and add them to the marinade. Cover and leave for 15 minutes to cure. Arrange the scallop slices on two plates. Stir the extra-virgin olive oil into the marinade. Top the scallops with a scatter of tomato, avocado, micro herbs and coriander. Drizzle with a little more marinade. Serve. Add a few drops of tabasco if you like.