Bahamian scallop and mango salad

scallops

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Shrimp is lower in calories, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

mango

🥗Healthier: papaya

💰Cheaper: apricots

Papaya is lower in sugar, and apricots are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper is milder and lower in calories, while banana pepper is usually cheaper.

Start with 1 pound of tiny bay scallops, purchasing them from a reputable fishmonger.

Use a ripe fresh mango, preferably a non-fibrous type like Kent.

Dice a large red onion and a cucumber into small pieces.

Add the juice of 1 lime to the mixture.

Include scotch bonnet pepper for heat, adjusting to taste.

Season with sea salt to taste, aiming for a flavor reminiscent of the ocean.

Toss all the ingredients together to combine.

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