Jul 14 2026
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Scallop Ceviche Recipe

Inspired by Union League Cafe
Time45m
Serves4

jalapeño, cilantro, red onion

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Vegetables

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the scallops

    Rinse the fresh scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Cut them into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a glass or ceramic bowl.

  2. 2

    Prepare the vegetables

    Finely chop the jalapeño pepper, removing the seeds if you prefer less heat. Dice the red onion into small pieces. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine ingredients

    In the bowl with the scallops, add the lime juice, chopped jalapeño, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.

  2. 4

    Season

    Add salt and black pepper to the mixture. Adjust seasoning to taste. Stir again to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.

Curing

  1. 5

    Let it cure

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the acidity of the lime juice to 'cook' the scallops and infuse the flavors.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Once cured, give the ceviche one last gentle stir. Serve chilled in small bowls or on tortilla chips, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

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