Scallop Ceviche recipe

scallops

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: surimi

Shrimp is lower in cost and still provides a seafood flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity at a lower price.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion is milder and can be used for a fresher taste.

avocado

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: mashed banana

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

Place fresh scallops in a bowl.

Marinate scallops in lime juice, blood orange juice, and white wine for one hour.

Drain the marinade after one hour to prevent seafood from becoming mushy.

Add chopped Persian cucumbers, jalapeño peppers, scallions, shallots, mango, red peppers, and cilantro to the scallops.

Season with salt and pepper to taste and add more lime juice if desired.

Drizzle with a wine syrup made from cooking down two cups of wine with one cup of sugar until caramelized.

Stir to combine all ingredients and plate in a martini glass or lettuce cups.

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