Name: Scallop Ceviche with Candied Citrus
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT4H15M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound bay scallops, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, or sea scallops, quartered and thinly sliced; 3 medium oranges; 8 to 10 limes; 2 ribs celery, peeled and diced; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1 yellow tomato, seeded and diced; 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1/2 cup chopped scallions; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground pepper; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Sea salt; Endive leaves or toasted bread slices, for serving (optional)

Directions

Spread the scallops in a single layer in a glass baking dish. Remove long strips of peel from 1 orange and 3 limes with a paring knife, being careful not to remove the white pith; set the peels aside. Juice the peeled fruit and the remaining oranges and limes to make 1 cup of each juice; pour into a bowl. Add the celery, onion, tomatoes, scallions, olive oil, 1/2 cup ice water, and pepper to taste; pour over the scallops. Cover and refrigerate until the scallops are opaque, 1 to 4 hours.
Meanwhile, make the candied citrus: Place the orange and lime peels in a saucepan of water; bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, then drain. Boil in fresh water 2 more times; drain and set aside. Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in the saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat and return the citrus peels to the pan; simmer for 45 minutes. Transfer the peels with a slotted spoon to a rack, reserving the syrup; let the peels cool, then slice into 1/4-inch pieces.
Drain the excess marinade from the ceviche. Add the cilantro and candied citrus peels, season with salt and toss. Transfer to a serving bowl and lightly drizzle with some of the reserved orange-lime syrup. Serve on endive leaves or with toasted bread, if desired.
Winning Recipe: Read about the Chairman's Citrus Challenge