Scallops Tartare

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh bay or sea scallops, well drained
• ¼ cup finely chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped drained, bottled jalapeno pepper
• ¼ cup finely diced seeded fresh tomato
• 2 tablespoons unflavored oil such as safflower, corn or peanut
• Salt to taste, if desired
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• Buttered toast triangles (see instructions)

Six or more servings

Preparation

1. Put the scallops on a flat surface and chop finely with a knife. Do not use a food processor or electric blender. You do not want to make a smooth paste. There should be about two cups or slightly less, closely packed.
2. Put the chopped scallops in a mixing bowl and add the onions, coriander, lemon juice, jalapeno pepper, tomato, oil, salt and pepper. Blend well. Serve in small portions with buttered toast triangles.

10 minutes