Instructions: Bring water to a boil. Add scallops; immediately remove pot from heat. After 8 minutes, remove scallops with a slotted spoon.

In a large bowl, mix lime juice, vinegar, pepper, and garlic. Add scallops, mix well. Refrigerate 1 hour for flavors to blend.

Before serving, gently toss scallop mixture with avocado cubes, olive oil, and cilantro.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Description: "Unlike traditional ceviches (Spanish seafood cocktails) in which the seafood "cooks" in the acidity of citrus juice, our version is made with lightly poached scallops."

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