Ingredients

  • 2 lb fresh bay scallops shucked
  • 1/4 c. minced red bell peppers
  • 1/4 c. minced yellow bell peppers
  • 1 sm fresh jalapeno seeded, minced
  • 1/2 c. minced red onion
  • 3/4 c. fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 c. coconut lowfat milk
  • 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 c. minced fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 x avocado peeled, pitted,
  • and small diced
  • 1 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro leaves

Method

  • Preheat the fryer.
  • Combine the scallops, bell peppers, jalapeno, red onion, lime juice, coconut lowfat milk, extra virgin olive oil, cilantro and garlic in a mixing bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and chill for 30 min.
  • Divide the mix in half.
  • Seviche: Cover one of the halves and place back in the refrigerator till ready to serve.
  • Drain the remaining half.
  • Escabeche: Place the flour in a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Dredge the remaining half of scallops in the seasoned flour, coating completely.
  • Fry in batches till golden.
  • Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon the Seviche into each parfait glass.
  • Top the Seviche with a spoonful of the avocado.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon the Escabeche over the avocado.
  • Garnish with cilantro.
  • This recipe yields 6 servings.