Tropical Scallop Ceviche (appetizer for 2)

scallop ceviche

scallop ceviche

Fresh scallops right from the sea...now that's how I prefer to eat my seafood!!  I am so fortunate that Mike from Rimrack Fish (Rye, NH) goes out to the ocean scalloping.  Today his fishing boat had engine problems but he managed to return safely and still brought back these huge, tender, and sweet scallops.  Thank you Mike & Rimrack Fish for the amazing tasty sea scallops!!

Tropical Scallop Ceviche (appetizer for 2)

Ingredients:

8-10 large sea scallops, muscles removed, cut into 3/8th to 4/8th inch pieces
1 Tbsp fresh ripe star fruit, cut into 3/8th inch pieces
1 Tbsp fresh ripe pineapple, cut into 3/8th inch pieces
1 Tbsp fresh ripe mango, cut into 3/8th inch pieces
1 Tbsp tomato, cut into 3/8th inch pieces
1 Tbsp heart of palm, cut into 3/8th inch pieces (optional)
1 Tbsp chopped red onion
1 Tbsp cilantro leaves, chiffonade
1 tsp chopped jalapeño (optional)
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice (more if interested especially right before serving)
Lime zest (a few small pinches)
A little salt (to taste)
2 pinches of white pepper
Slice of star fruit, pineapple leaf, a few chiffonade cilantro, and a little lime zest, garnish (optional)

Method:

1) In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together.
2) Add garnish if interested and serve immediately.

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Baldwin Beach Park (Maui)

*If you are going to eat raw seafood:  Eat only what is very fresh, eat sea life that have been caught in clean water and always buy from a reliable source.  If you do not catch your own seafood I highly recommend that you get to know your local fishermen and fish mongers.  
*F/V (fishing vessel) Rimrack is a family owned fishing business located in beautiful Rye Harbor, NH. Thank you Rimrack for the amazingly fresh and tasty sea life!!  Please support and buy from your local fishermen.  If you are interested in buying from F/V Rimrack please visit their website:  
http://www.rimrackfish.com.  Rimrack staff is very friendly and helpful and they will happily assist you. They can also be found on Facebook.