Ingredients
3 limes, plus 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 pound bay scallops (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation
Slice the ends off the limes, and stand on end. Use a paring knife to remove the peel and pith, following the curve of the fruit. Remove sections from membranes, and collect sections and juices in a small bowl. Cut sections into 1/2-inch pieces.
Place scallops, olive oil, lime juice, hearts of palm, and lime pieces in a bowl, and toss to combine. Cover with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Just before serving, add avocado and cilantro to ceviche, and season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Fill scallop shells with 1 heaping tablespoon ceviche, and serve on a tray lined with coarse salt.
