Scallop Ceviche

Scallop Ceviche

Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: South America

Ingredients
  

  • 24 ounce bag of Frozen Bay Scallops
  • 16 ounces Lime Juice, preferably fresh
  • 3 medium Tomatoes, or 1 large heirloom tomato, about 1 cup
  • 6 Green Onions, about ½ cup
  • 3 stalks Celery, about ½ cup
  • ½ cup Green Bell Pepper
  • ½ cup Fresh Parsley
  • 1½ tablespoons Olive Oil
  • ⅛ cup Fresh Cilantro
  • Black Pepper, freshly ground

Method
 

  1. Thaw and rinse scallops and add to a large wide-mouth mason jar. Pour lime juice over the scallops until completely covered. Put a lid on the jar and shake well to evenly distribute the juice and scallops. Place in the fridge for a minimum of 8 hours or up to 24 hours before proceeding.
  2. Strain the scallops into a large bowl from the lime juice, reserving the liquid.  
  3. Chop all ingredients and add them to the scallop mixture.
  4. Add lime juice to taste. Typically at least ½  to ¾ of the reserved liquid.
  5. Stir and season with black pepper as desired.