Name: Simple Scallop or Red Snapper Crudo with Citrus and Olive Oil (Affordable)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz scallops (side-muscle removed) OR 8 oz red snapper (sushi-grade if available); 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (use your best affordable bottle); 0 Zest of 1 lemon; 0 Juice of 1 small lemon (about 1 tbsp); 1 small orange, peeled and segmented (reserve juices); 1 small shallot or 1 tbsp finely chopped red onion; 1 tsp kosher salt (plus a pinch to finish); 0 Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 0 1–2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley or chives; 0 Optional: 1 small jalapeño or red chili, thinly sliced (for heat)

Ingredients

8 oz scallops (side-muscle removed) OR 8 oz red snapper (sushi-grade if available)
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (use your best affordable bottle)
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 small lemon (about 1 tbsp)
1 small orange, peeled and segmented (reserve juices)
1 small shallot or 1 tbsp finely chopped red onion
1 tsp kosher salt (plus a pinch to finish)
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1–2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley or chives
Optional: 1 small jalapeño or red chili, thinly sliced (for heat)

Instructions

1
Chill your fish and knife. Pat the scallops or snapper dry. Remove any tough bits.
2
Slice thin: Scallops — halve or slice into 1/4" medallions. Snapper — slice across into 1/8"–1/6" pieces. Arrange in a single layer on a chilled plate.
3
Make the dressing: In a bowl mix the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1 tsp of the reserved orange juice. Taste — it should be bright but balanced.
4
Add aromatics: Scatter the finely chopped shallot or red onion over the seafood, then sprinkle the kosher salt and cracked pepper.
5
Add segments: Tuck the orange segments around and on top of the fish slices — they add sweetness and texture.
6
Dress and rest: Spoon the dressing evenly over the seafood — use just enough to coat. Let rest 1–2 minutes so flavors marry.
7
Finish and serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley or chives, add thin chili slices if using, and finish with a small pinch of flaky or kosher salt. Serve immediately with plain crackers or toasted bread.
8
Eat immediately. Any leftover dressed seafood should be eaten within a few hours.

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Prep:10 minutes

Cook:0 minutes

Total:10 minutes

Servings:2

Simple Scallop or Red Snapper Crudo with Citrus and Olive Oil (Affordable)

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