Shellfish Watermelon Ceviche

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
26%
Shellfish Watermelon Ceviche
4500 min.
6
85kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful dish to impress your guests, this Shellfish Watermelon Ceviche is the perfect choice. Combining the sweetness of ripe watermelon with the tanginess of lime and the zest of jalapeño, this ceviche offers a delightful twist on a classic recipe. The tender poached scallops, shrimp, and lobster add a luxurious touch, while fresh mint and orange infuse the dish with a burst of freshness. Whether you're planning a light appetizer or a crowd-pleasing snack, this dish is sure to be a hit at any occasion.

What makes this ceviche even more appealing is that it's not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but also incredibly easy to make. You’ll love how the combination of simple, fresh ingredients creates a dish that’s both vibrant and satisfying. Perfect for a summer gathering or as a start to a festive meal, it’s the kind of dish that will leave everyone wanting more. Just serve it with crisp lettuce leaves, and you'll have a stunning, healthy appetizer that's both beautiful and bursting with flavor.

This recipe can be prepared ahead of time and chilled to perfection, making it an ideal choice for stress-free entertaining. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures of the sea paired with the cool, refreshing sweetness of watermelon—your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 lb boston lettuce 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ginger fresh finely grated peeled
  • 1.5 tablespoons mint leaves fresh chopped
  • teaspoons jalapeno fresh finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
  • 0.3 lb live maine lobsters cooked cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  •  navel oranges 
  • 0.5 cup orange juice fresh
  • 1.5 tablespoons onion diced red finely
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 lb scallops cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 0.3 lb shrimp deveined peeled cut into 1/2-inch pieces per lb), , , and
  • 0.5 cup watermelon diced seeded ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • slotted spoon
  • colander

Directions

  1. Cut peel and white pith from orange with a sharp paring knife, then cut segments free from membranes. Chop enough segments to measure 1/4 cup. Stir together chopped orange, orange juice, lime juice, watermelon, ginger, onion, jalapeño (to taste), and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Bring a 1-quart saucepan three-fourths full of salted water to a boil, then add scallops. Reduce heat to a bare simmer and poach scallops until just cooked through, about 1 minute.
  3. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Return water in saucepan to a boil and poach shrimp in same manner.
  4. Drain shrimp in a colander and transfer to bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking.
  5. Drain scallops and shrimp well and pat dry.
  6. Add scallops, shrimp, lobster, and mint to watermelon mixture and toss to combine, then season with salt. Chill ceviche, covered, at least 1 hour.
  7. Trim and separate lettuce leaves.
  8. Serve ceviche with lettuce leaves on the side (use a slotted spoon to transfer ceviche to lettuce).
  9. ·Ceviche can be chilled up to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories85kcal
Protein48.69%
Fat6.57%
Carbs44.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.44
Glycemic Load
1.85
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
17.123478215674%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.64mg
Hesperetin
8.6mg
Naringenin
2.14mg
Apigenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.4mg
Isorhamnetin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:85.49kcal
4.27%
Fat:0.66g
1.02%
Saturated Fat:0.12g
0.77%
Carbohydrates:10.15g
3.38%
Net Carbohydrates:8.27g
3.01%
Sugar:5.74g
6.38%
Cholesterol:58.97mg
19.66%
Sodium:376.37mg
16.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.05g
22.09%
Vitamin K:97.08µg
92.46%
Vitamin A:3378.31IU
67.57%
Vitamin C:34.24mg
41.5%
Folate:91.79µg
22.95%
Selenium:15.11µg
21.58%
Copper:0.38mg
19.05%
Phosphorus:179mg
17.9%
Potassium:473.02mg
13.51%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.29%
Magnesium:38.73mg
9.68%
Zinc:1.35mg
9.02%
Iron:1.58mg
8.77%
Vitamin B12:0.5µg
8.38%
Calcium:80.74mg
8.07%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.95%
Fiber:1.88g
7.51%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.87%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.1%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.39%
Vitamin B3:1.04mg
5.18%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.11%
Source:Epicurious