avocado and scallop ceviche appetizers

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1. ### Avocado and Scallop Ceviche Appetizer Recipe
3. #### Ingredients:
4. - 2 ripe avocados
5. - 8 large scallops, cleaned and thinly sliced
6. - Juice of 4 limes (about 1/2 cup)
7. - Salt to taste
8. - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
9. - 1 red onion, finely chopped
10. - 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely minced
11. - 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
12. - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
13. - Optional garnish: thinly sliced red onions or pickled jalapeños
15. #### Instructions:
17. 1. **Prepare the Avocados:**
18. - Start by peeling and pitting two ripe avocados.
19. - Cut them into small cubes to ensure they are evenly distributed in the dish.
21. 2. **Marinate the Scallops:**
22. - In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced scallops with 1/4 cup of lime juice. Mix gently until the scallops are just coated.
23. - Let the scallops marinate for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
25. 3. **Chop and Add Vegetables:**
26. - After the marination period, remove the scallops from the lime juice and reserve the liquid.
27. - Finely chop one red onion and mince a jalapeño pepper.
28. - Add these chopped vegetables to the bowl with the scallops along with 1 tablespoon of cilantro.
30. 4. **Combine Ingredients:**
31. - Gently fold in the avocado pieces into the scallop mixture.
32. - Stir in the remaining lime juice, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin.
33. - Taste the ceviche and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lime juice or salt as desired.
35. 5. **Serve:**
36. - Once mixed well, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to develop further.
37. - Just before serving, give it a gentle stir and garnish with thinly sliced red onions or pickled jalapeños if you desire.
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45. Enjoy this vibrant and flavorful avocado and scallop ceviche at your next gathering!

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