Scallop Ceviche Recipe Video

Chef Patricio Sandoval of Mercadito at 100 7th Avenue South (at Grove Street) in New york City explains the mystery of ceviche. Yes, it is cooked! In addition to adding flavor, the citric acid in lemons & limes (or other citrus fruits) causes the proteins in the seafood to break down, which pickles or "cooks" the fish without heat. I love the fresh fruity flavor...light yet flavorful.

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings1
CuisineMexicanCourseAppetizer
TasteSavourMethodMixing
SpecialityPart of MenuMain IngredientScallop
Interest GroupHealthy

Recipe Story

Patricio Sandoval's inspiration for Mercadito drew from his experiences shopping with his mother in Mexico at small markets. He grew up in the kitchens of his father's restaurant "Madeiras" in Acapulco, Mexico. After high school, Patricio moved to New York and was hooked. A graduate of the French Culinary Institute, he combines traditional techniques with non-traditional ingredients. New York Magazine voted Mercadito's Fish Taco the best in 2006.

Ingredients

 
Baby bay scallops - 6 to 8, marinated with rice wine vinegar and orange juice overnight
 
Pickled watermelon - 4 to 5 tablespoons
 
Red onion - 2 to 3 tablespoons, finely chopped
 
Mint - few leaves, finely chopped
 
Orange chile habanero broth ingredients: as required
 
Orange juice - 3 cups
 
Habanero - 1, sliced in half
 
Rice wine vinegar - 1 cup
 
Honey - 2 tablespoons
 
Lemon juice - 1/4 cup

Directions

MAKING
1) Take scallops out of marinade and cut in 2 or 4 pieces depending size of scallop.
2) In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and season with salt and squeeze of fresh lime juice.
3) Allow the mixture to stand for 10 to 15 minutes.

SERVING
4) Serve the scallop ceviche with saltine crackers.

Editors Review

I always thought ceviche is only a restaurant dish until I happened to watch this scallop ceviche recipe by award winning Chef Patrico. In this video he shows how easy it is to make ceviche and how you can surprise your pop in guests within minutes with this delicacy.

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