Scallop, Shrimp, and Squid "Ceviche"

A fresh and citrusy seafood ceviche featuring a trio of tender poached seafood - scallops, shrimp, and squid - marinated in Seville orange juice and spiced with ají amarillo chile. Perfect as a refreshing appetizer or light meal.

4 servings
3 hr 22 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh Seville orange juice (or 1/2 cup regular fresh orange juice plus 1/2 cup fresh lime juice)
  • 1 tablespoon bottled ají amarillo chile purée (often labeled "crema")
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
  • ½ pound cleaned squid
  • ½ pound sea scallops, tough ligament removed and scallops halved horizontally
  • ½ pound large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk together juice, chile purée, onion, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl for marinade.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Halve squid tentacles lengthwise and cut bodies (including flaps, if attached) crosswise into 1/4-inch rings.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Poach scallops and shrimp in a medium pot of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally, until barely cooked through, about 1 minute. Stir in squid and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 40 seconds.

    2 min

  4. 4.

    Drain seafood well in a colander and add to marinade. Marinate, uncovered and chilled, at least 3 hours (for flavors to develop).

    180 min

  5. 5.

    Just before serving, stir in cilantro. Spoon seafood into shallow bowls with a slotted spoon, then spoon marinade over it.

    5 min

Recommended to use Recipe Notes to manage your recipes