Cookbook:San Francisco style Scallop Ceviche

San Francisco style Scallop Ceviche
CategorySeafood recipes
Servings4–6
Difficulty

Cookbook | Ingredients | Recipes | California cuisine | Seafood | Appetizers

A ceviche is a seafood dish, originating in Peru, that relies on acid rather than heat to cook the fish. This recipe adds a bit of a California twist by adding sliced avocado to the dish.

Ingredients edit

Procedure edit

  1. In a non-reactive bowl, combine the scallops and lemon juice. Add more juice as needed to cover the scallops.
  2. Refrigerate, covered, and stir often for 2 hours, until the scallops become opaque.
  3. Combine the bell peppers, vinegar, oil, cayenne, and salt into a food processor or blender, and purée.
  4. To serve, spoon the sauce onto individual plates, drain the scallops, and place them on the sauce. Garnish with slices of avocado.

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Warnings edit

  • Eating raw seafood can cause illness if it is not fresh.