Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (450 g) fresh white fish fillets (such as halibut or cod), or raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound (225 g) fresh scallops (optional)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lime juice
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1/2 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the seafood: Cut fish into small cubes, peel and devein shrimp, then cut into halves or thirds. Slice scallops if large.
  2. Marinate the seafood: Place seafood in a glass or ceramic bowl. Pour lime juice over until fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until opaque.
  3. Prepare the vegetables: Finely chop red onion, dice tomatoes, seed and mince jalapeño, chop cilantro.
  4. Combine ingredients: Drain excess lime juice from seafood if overly soaked, then mix with chopped onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Chill and serve: Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Serve chilled in bowls or on tostadas, optionally topped with diced avocado and lime.