ITALIAN SCALLOP AND SHRIMP SALAD

Italian Scallop and Shrimp Salad image

This light and flavorful appetizer is great for seafood and garlic lovers!

Provided by Lillian

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 8h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

5 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped celery leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup corn oil
2 cups frozen petite peas
2 pounds bay scallops
2 pounds peeled and deveined small shrimp

Steps:

In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, parsley, celery leaves, salt, and corn oil; set aside. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Pour in the peas, and return to a boil. Stir in the scallops, and boil for 3 minutes, then add the shrimp and continue cooking for 1 1/2 minutes more. Drain well, then cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Once the seafood has cooled, toss it with the garlic dressing until coated. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 193.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 38.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 638.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g