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Coquille ceviche in little gem with avocado whip

INGREDIENTS

(for 6–8 bites)

– 4 fresh coquilles (scallops), cleaned (you can buy them like this at the fish store)

– Juice of 1 lime & 1 lemon + zest

– ½ red chili pepper, finely chopped

– Chili flakes (to taste)

– ½ ripe mango, finely diced

– 1 tsp honey (optional)

– 1 ripe avocado, smashed

– 1 tbsp Greek yoghurt (optional)

– Salt & black pepper

– 2–3 Little Gem lettuce hearts

– Fresh coriander, to garnish

HOW TO MAKE

Prep the coquilles: Dice the scallops into tiny cubes. Mix with lime and lemon juice, red chili, chili flakes, mango and honey. Let it marinate in the fridge for at least 10–15 minutes.

Whip it: Blend the avocado with a splash of lime juice, a spoon of Greek yoghurt (optional), salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.

Assemble: Spoon a dollop of avocado whip into each Little Gem leaf. Add a spoonful of ceviche on top.

Finish with flair: Garnish with fresh coriander and serve chilled.

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