Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         bay scallops
     1/2  cup           freshly squeezed lime juice
   2      tablespoons   sliced scallions
   1      tablespoon    coriander leaves -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    olive oil
   1      clove         garlic -- halved
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
   1      dash          Tabasco sauce
   1      small   head  bibb lettuce
   1      medium        red bell pepper
   1      medium        tomato -- seeded/strips
   1      small         cucumber -- pared/sliced
                        fresh coriander sprigs -- (opt)

Preparation:

1. In medium bowl, combine uncooked scallops, lime juice (6 limes), scallions, coriander, olive oil, garlic, salt and Tabasco. 2. Cover; let mixture stand 5 hours at room temperature or refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally. 3. Line a serving plate with lettuce leaves; spoon vegetables and scallop mixture on lettuce, garnishing with fresh coriander if desired. NOTE: This salad can be made with any cooked seafood: shrimp, crayfish, crabmeat or lobster.