Avocado and scallop ceviche

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ cup Fresh Lime Juice
3 tablespoons Peanut Oil Or:
Vegetable Oil
24 Green Peppercorns, Crushed
Salt To Taste
Black Pepper To Taste
¾ pounds Sea Or Bay Scallops,
Finely Chopped
Additional Chives
1 large Ripe Avocado, Peeled
2 tablespoons Fresh Chives, Chopped, Or:
Scallions, Chopped
40 smalls White Mushrooms
¼ cup Vegetable Oil
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 medium Garlic Clove, Peel & Crushed
Salt & Pepper To Taste
Scallions

Directions

GARNISH

Combine the lime juice, oil, peppercorns, salt and pepper together in a glass or ceramic bowl. Stir in the scallops, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours while they marinate. They should become opaque in this time. Mash the avocado until almost smooth, then add it alonng with the cchives or scallions to the marinating scallops (do not drain them) and mix well. Set aside for at least ½ hour, refrigerated. About half an hour before serving the scallops, remove the stems from the mushrooms and wipe them to remove any dirt.

Combine the vegetable oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl, and brush the insides of the mushrooms liberally with the mixture. Just before serving, drain the caps and fill with the scallop mixture. Garnish with additional chives, if desired.

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