Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.5 cup

Taylor bay scallops

cleaned

2 cup

Maine lobster tail

poached and sliced

0.5 unit

Red onion

halved and julienne

2 unit

Scallions

sliced on the bias

1 unit

Yellow pepper

halved and julienne

1 unit

Green pepper

halved and julienne

3 unit

Jalapeno chiles

seeded and diced

2 tbsp

Fresh ginger

finely grated

0.5 bunch

Cilantro leaves

freshly chopped

0.5 bunch

Fresh basil leaves

freshly chopped

0.25 bunch

Mint leaves

freshly chopped

1 unit

Lime

juiced

0.5 unit

Navel orange

juiced

0.5 unit

Lemon

juiced

0.75 cup

Ketchup

0.5 unit

Ancho chile

reconstituted and pureed

1 cup

Canola oil

1 cup

Toasted spiced pumpkin seeds

for garnish

1 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

Black pepper

freshly ground

Step 1
~9 min

Combine cleaned Taylor bay scallops, poached and sliced Maine lobster tail, red onion, scallions, yellow pepper, green pepper, and jalapeno chiles in a large bowl.

Step 2
~9 min

Mix well.

Step 3
~9 min

Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 4
~9 min

In a blender, combine grated fresh ginger, chopped cilantro, basil, and mint leaves, lime juice, navel orange juice, lemon juice, ketchup, and ancho chile puree.

Step 5
~9 min

Blend until smooth.

Step 6
~9 min

Pour the blended mixture over the vegetable and protein mixture.

Step 7
~9 min

Marinate in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.

Step 8
~9 min

Right before serving, add the extra cilantro and season again with salt and pepper.

Step 9
~9 min

Garnish with toasted spiced pumpkin seeds.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use the freshest seafood available.

Adjust the amount of jalapeno to your spice preference.

Marinate for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead of time, but marinate close to serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with tortilla chips or plantain chips.

Garnish with avocado slices.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled corn on the cob
Black beans and rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Latin America

Cultural Significance

A popular dish representing the fresh flavors of coastal regions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer parties
Fiestas
Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Summer
Party
Celebration
Date Night

Popularity Score

75/100

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