Amarillo Ceviche Mixto

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
20%
Amarillo Ceviche Mixto
45 min.
6
112kcal

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey that brings the vibrant flavors of Peru straight to your kitchen? Look no further than Amarillo Ceviche Mixto! This dish showcases the delightful interplay of fresh seafood, zesty citrus, and the unmistakable warmth of aji amarillo, a cherished Peruvian pepper that adds both color and a touch of heat to your plate.

Perfect for gatherings or a refreshing lunch, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not just a treat for your taste buds but also a healthier choice to lighten up your meals. With a tantalizing combination of sautéed bay scallops, tender octopus, and succulent shrimp, each bite bursts with ocean freshness and the aromatic essence of ginger and herbs. The incorporation of diced yellow bell pepper and tomato not only elevates the texture but also adds a wonderful bright hue to this visually stunning dish.

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving a flavorful seafood dish, Amarillo Ceviche Mixto is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. Prepare to dive into this refreshing main course, and don’t forget to top it off with fresh cilantro for that extra pop of flavor. With just 45 minutes of preparation, you’ll be ready to savor a delightful taste of the sea that’s both delicious and unforgettable!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon ají mirasol paste (see Note)
  • 0.5 pound bay scallops 
  • 0.3 cup bottled clam juice 
  • tablespoon chives fresh chopped
  • tablespoon cilantro leaves fresh coarsely chopped for garnish
  • tablespoon ginger fresh grated
  • tablespoons spring onion sliced
  • tablespoon turmeric 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon freshly squeezed
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 pound octopus legs cooked sliced
  • pinch salt 
  • 0.5 pound shrimp deveined peeled
  • small bell pepper diced yellow seeded
  •  tomatoes diced yellow seeded

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • blender

Directions

  1. Place all the sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and purée until smooth. In a nonreactive bowl, mix together the sauce, shrimp, octopus, scallops, tomato, bell pepper, chives, and green onions. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Before serving, garnish with the chopped cilantro.
  2. Aji amarillo is a spicy Peruvian yellow pepper. Most commonly found as a jarred paste in South American markets.
  3. From The Great Ceviche Book, Revised by Douglas Rodriguez with Laura Zimmerman. Copyright © 2003, 2010 by Douglas Rodriguez. Published by Ten Speed Press, a division of Random House, Inc.

Nutrition Facts

Calories112kcal
Protein64.42%
Fat7.91%
Carbs27.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.5
Glycemic Load
0.09
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
14.389130416124%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.96mg
Hesperetin
3.17mg
Naringenin
0.24mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:112.28kcal
5.61%
Fat:1g
1.54%
Saturated Fat:0.22g
1.4%
Carbohydrates:7.87g
2.62%
Net Carbohydrates:7.27g
2.64%
Sugar:1.25g
1.39%
Cholesterol:88.07mg
29.36%
Sodium:324.42mg
14.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.31g
36.63%
Vitamin B12:8.1µg
134.93%
Vitamin C:35.78mg
43.37%
Selenium:21.98µg
31.41%
Phosphorus:290.49mg
29.05%
Copper:0.36mg
17.93%
Iron:2.99mg
16.61%
Potassium:426.13mg
12.18%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.55%
Zinc:1.6mg
10.68%
Magnesium:40.47mg
10.12%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.48%
Vitamin B3:1.35mg
6.76%
Folate:22.89µg
5.72%
Calcium:56.16mg
5.62%
Vitamin K:5.72µg
5.45%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.83%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.4%
Vitamin A:156.23IU
3.12%
Fiber:0.6g
2.38%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.15%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.14%
Source:Epicurious