Ceviche

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This ceviche recipe is a staple in Mexico and features raw seafood cured with lime juice. Now don't wrinkle your nose! You would never know the seafood was not cooked before serving. Make sure to always use the freshest ingredients. Serve in fancy glasses with a lime slice hanging over the rim.

Submitted by Star Pooley
Updated on November 12, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound bay scallops

  • 8 limes, juiced

  • 2 stalks celery, sliced

  • 2 tomatoes, diced

  • ½ green bell pepper, minced

  • 5 green onions, minced

  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • ⅛ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Rinse scallops and place in a medium bowl. Pour lime juice over scallops; scallops should be completely immersed in lime juice. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until scallops are opaque, 8 hours to overnight.

  2. Discard 1/2 of the lime juice from the bowl. Add celery, tomatoes, bell pepper, green onions, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, and black pepper; stir gently until combined.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute many types of seafood for the scallops such as halibut, red snapper, flounder, or swordfish.

Editor's Note:

Consuming raw seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

211 Calories
7g Fat
22g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 211
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 213mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 21g 43%
Vitamin C 77mg 85%
Calcium 112mg 9%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 827mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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