Chicago-Style Ceviche

Chicago-Style Ceviche

Here’s a classic seafood dish with a Chicago twist. I wasn’t sure how the giardiniera would work with salmon ceviche but was pleasantly surprised by the combination. The vinegar in the giardiniera acts as a flavor enhancer, lessening the bitterness of the acidic lemon & limes and brightening the salmon’s natural flavor.

5-4 Scallops

5-4 Scallops

I found this recipe in a Francis Mallmann cookbook and loved it! It’s amazing how so few ingredients can bring out so much flavor. But why the name? Originally, when I cooked this dish I started with five scallops, but as I set up for the photo, turning my back for just a second, a seagull swooped in leaving me with four. Damn bird!