SEAFOOD SALAD WITH TARRAGON DRESSING

SEAFOOD SALAD WITH TARRAGON DRESSING image

Yield 4 main

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. peeled, deveined medium shrimp (30-35 lbs.)
1/2 lb. bay scallops
1/2 C mayonnaise
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/4 c fresh lemon juice
1/4 c coursely chopped fresh tarragon
1 T dijon mustard
1/2 c coursely chopped watercress leaves
1/4 c drained capers
1 avocado, diced

Steps:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add shrimp, scallops. Cover, remove from heat, and let seteep just until shrimp are pink on the outside and opaque but still moist-looking in the center of thickets part; about 3 minutes. Drain and immerse in ice water until cold. Drain again. 2. Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, lemon peel and juice, tarragon, mustard, and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper in a food processor. 3. Combine seafood, watercress, capers, and dressing in a large bowl. Gently stir in avocado.