Mexico, By Way of Ireland!

You might not know it, but some of the best Mexican food comes out of Ireland. Belfast, Northern Ireland to be exact. Amy Traverso with Yankee Magazine, and the host of Weekends with Yankee, seen over most PBS New England TV stations, stopped by Tonia's Kitchen to talk about a Seared Scallop Tacos recipe, courtesy the Dos Gatos Restaurant, of the aforementioned Irish city that is the most authentic Mexican dish this side of the Atlantic. It's a fantastic dinner and really gives the Mexican flavor kick!

Ingredients

2 limes
1 European (seedless) cucumber, finely diced
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 large jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
1 tomatillo, finely diced
1/3 cup minced cilantro
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1½ teaspoons Tajín seasoning, plus more for sprinkling

Instructions

First, make the pico de gallo: Zest and juice one of the limes into a medium bowl. Using a knife and working from top to bottom, carefully cut the peel off of the second lime, then cut the flesh segments out, leaving the membranes behind. Chop the lime segments and add to the bowl. Add the cucumber, onion, jalapeño, tomatillo, cilantro, cumin, and Tajín seasoning. Check flavor, then add salt to taste. Set aside.