Prawn & Scallop Ceviche Recipe

Name: Prawn & Scallop Ceviche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 12 lb scallops; 2 lemons, juiced; 2 limes, juiced; 1 orange, juiced; 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded & diced; 1 red onion, finely diced; 1 jalapeno, finely diced; 1 cup tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1 avocado, chopped; 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cumin; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 lb scallops
2 lemons, juiced
2 limes, juiced
1 orange, juiced
1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded & diced
1 red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeno, finely diced
1 cup tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 avocado, chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cumin
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Chop shrimp and scallops in small uniform pieces.
2
In a shallow glass pan combine shrimp and scallops with lemon, lime and orange juice.
3
Marinate the shell fish for 3 hours, stirring every hour.
4
Meanwhile, combine the cucmber, onion, jalapeno, tomatoes, avacado, cilantro, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper in separate bowl.
5
After the fish has marinated for three hours, drain and reserve the juice.
6
Stir the fish and tomato mixtures together.
7
Add some of the reserved juice to the mixture until desired consistency and acidity is reached.
8
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
9
Remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
10
Serve in chilled martini glasses with tortilla chips.

186

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, 12 lb scallops, 2 lemons, juiced, 2 limes, juiced, and more.

Yes, Prawn & Scallop Ceviche falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Prawn & Scallop Ceviche

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions