Description
Fresh sea scallops marinated in a vibrant citrus blend of lemon, lime, and grapefruit, with jalapeño heat, crisp radish, and bright cilantro. This no-cook ceviche is an elegant, refreshing starter perfect for warm-weather entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 lb fresh sea scallops, sliced
- 2 lemons, freshly squeezed
- 1 lime, freshly squeezed
- 1 ruby red grapefruit, freshly squeezed
- Zest from 1 orange
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place sliced scallops in a non-reactive glass bowl.
- Pour lemon juice, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and orange zest over the scallops. Add minced garlic and gently stir.
- Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes, or until scallops turn opaque from the citrus marinade.
- Add jalapeño, red onion, radishes, red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine and chill for an additional 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve cold in scallop shells, shot glasses, or small bowls as a light and elegant appetizer.
Notes
- Use the freshest scallops available—dry-packed if possible—for best texture and flavor.
- Adjust jalapeño to taste for desired heat level.
- Garnish with microgreens or citrus zest for a gourmet presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
