Appetizer: United States – Scallop Ceviche
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Additional
30 min
Total
40 min
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) sea scallops, thinly sliced Juice of 4 limes 1 / 2 red onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped 1 / 4 cup (15 g) cilantro, chopped Salt to taste
Instructions
1. In a glass bowl, combine scallops, lime juice, red onion, jalapeno, and salt. Mix well. 2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the lime juice to 'cook' the scallops. 3. Stir in cilantro just before serving.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 96 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8.9 g
Protein: 14 g
Fat: 0.6 g
Saturated fat: 0.2 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 27 mg
Fiber: 0.6 g
Sugar: 1.5 g
Sodium: 444 mg
Potassium: 330 mg
Calcium: 19 mg
Iron: 0.57 mg
Vitamin A: 17 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 19.4 mg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:36:01+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.