This ceviche recipe is a refreshing and flavorful way to enjoy fresh scallops. The combination of lime juice, tequila, and chili powder gives the ceviche a bright, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor. The red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno add a bit of crunch and freshness. The ceviche is served chilled, garnished with lime wedges.
Ceviche is a traditional Latin American dish that is made with fresh fish or seafood that is marinated in lime juice and other seasonings. The lime juice cooks the fish or seafood, and the result is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a hot day. This recipe for Chili Lime Tequila Scallop Ceviche is a twist on the traditional ceviche recipe, and it uses fresh scallops, lime juice, tequila, and chili powder to create a bright, tangy, and slightly spicy dish. The red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno add a bit of crunch and freshness, and the ceviche is served chilled, garnished with lime wedges.
Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 lb fresh scallops, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup tequila
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the scallops, lime juice, and tequila. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add the bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the scallop mixture. Mix well.
Refrigerate the ceviche for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the ceviche chilled, garnished with lime wedges.
Enjoy this refreshing and flavorful dish!
Why It Works
The lime juice cooks the scallops, resulting in a light and refreshing texture.
The tequila adds a bit of brightness and acidity to the ceviche.
The chili powder adds a bit of spice to the ceviche.
The red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno add a bit of crunch and freshness to the ceviche.