Scallop Ceviche with Melon, Chili, and Mint

Name: Scallop Ceviche with Melon, Chili, and Mint
Prep time: 2 h 50 min
Cook time: 2 h 50 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: South American, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 small ripe cantaloupe, halved, seeded, peeled, and cut into small cubes; 1 bunches fresh mint, hand-torn, plus more for garnish; 3 Juice of lemons; 3 Juice of limes; 3 Juice of oranges; 12 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 Zest of lemon, finely grated; 1 Zest of lime, finely grated; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 1 Zest of orange, finely grated; 1 fresh red chili, cut in paper-thin circles; 907 grams fresh bay or sea scallops, preferably with shells; 12 servings Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons sugar

The recipe Scallop Ceviche with Melon, Chili, and Mint is ready in approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes and is definitely an excellent gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian option for lovers of Latin American food. For $2.08 per serving, you get a hor d'oeuvre that serves 12. One portion of this dish contains roughly 10g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 122 calories. This recipe from Foodnetwork requires juice of orange, chili, juice of lemon, and kosher salt and pepper. It will be a hit at your The Super Bowl event.

Instructions

Start by assessing the scallops at the fish store. I usually inspect every one just to make sure that they're all in perfect shape, i.e. not torn, and fresh with a sweet ocean smell. The next step is to remove the side mussel that connects the scallop to its shell; it's not hard to miss; just pull it off with your fingers. Keep the shells to serve the ceviche in. Using a sharp knife, slice the scallops in half lengthwise into discs; the thinner they are, the faster they'll "cook".

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Put the scallops in a glass bowl and season with a fair amount of salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Scallops

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Put the citrus juices, zest, and sugar in a blender and give it a whirl to combine.

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Sugar

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Add the olive oil and blend again to emulsify.

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Olive Oil

Pour the marinade over the scallops; there should be enough juice to allow the scallops to float freely. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, until the scallops are opaque, i.e. cooked from the acid in the fruit.

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In a separate bowl, combine the cantaloupe, mint, and chili; season with salt and pepper and toss gently to combine.

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To serve: Spoon the scallop ceviche into the shells with a little bit of the citrus juice, and top with a spoonful of the cantaloupe salad.

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Garnish each serving with some fresh mint.

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Fresh Mint

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Servings:

1small

ripe cantaloupe, halved, seeded, peeled, and cut into small cubes 1bunches

fresh mint, hand-torn, plus more for garnish 3

Juice of lemons 3

Juice of limes 3

Juice of oranges 12servings

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1

Zest of lemon, finely grated 1

Zest of lime, finely grated 59milliliters

extra-virgin olive oil 1

Zest of orange, finely grated 1

fresh red chili, cut in paper-thin circles 907grams

fresh bay or sea scallops, preferably with shells 12servings

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2teaspoons

sugar

Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Chenin Blanc are my top picks for Scallops. Chardonnay and chenin blanc are great matches for grilled or seared scallops. If your scallops are being matched with bacon or other cured meats, try a lightly chilled pinot noir. The Joseph Phelps Pastorale Vineyard Pinot Noir with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 50 dollars per bottle.