Best Scallop Avacado Appetizer Recipes

Scallops With Avocado Salsa image

Provided by MrsMM

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup basil leaves, finely shredded
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, minced
1 jalapeno, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs sea scallops
1/4 cup water
4 plum tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine basil, lime juice, olive oil, onion, jalapeno and garlic.
With rubber spatula, gently fold in the avocados.
Season with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil until shimmering. Season the scallops with salt and pepper and cook over high heat until browned outside, but still rare in the center- about 2 minutes per side.
Transfer scallops to warmed platter- keep them warm.
Add water and tomatoes to the same skillet and cook over med-high heat, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom until the water has reduced- this happens in about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar.
Season with salt and pepper.
Pour the tomato sauce over the scallops and serve with avocado salsa on the side.
*Use the salsa and the sauce on steak, shrimp, with chips, in a sandwich -- the possibilities are endless!

Scallops with Mango and Avocado image

Provided by Brian Boitano

Categories appetizer

Time 41m

Yield 10 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups canola oil, plus 3 tablespoons divided
10 wonton wrappers
Salt, as needed
1/2 pound (U20) sea scallops, patted dry
Freshly cracked black pepper, as needed
1/2 mango, small diced
1/2 avocado, small diced
2 tablespoons coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Sriracha)
1/2 lime, juiced

Steps:

In a medium pot, bring 2 cups canola oil to 350 degrees F.
Using a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out the center of each wonton wrapper. Fry the wontons in small batches until they are brown and crispy, about 2 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with a paper towel and season each with a bit of salt.
Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons canola oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper, to taste. Sear the scallops in the skillet for 3 minutes per side.
In a medium bowl, combine the diced mango and avocado. In another smaller bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, hot sauce, and lime juice, and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper, to taste. Pour half of the coconut milk mixture over the mango and avocado and gently toss to coat.
To assemble, put 1 tablespoon of the mango and avocado mixture onto a fried wonton. Top with a seared scallop and finish with a drizzle of the coconut sauce. Repeat with the remaining ingredients and transfer to a serving platter.

Scallop Cocktail With Avocado image

Provided by Z-chef

Categories Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups water, lightly salted
1 lb sea scallops
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 avocado, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

Bring water to boil.
Clean scallops by removing tough muscle on outer edge.
Add scallops to boiling water and immediately remove the pot from heat. After 8 minutes, remove scallops from water with slotted spoon and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix lime juice, vinegar, pepper and garlic. Add scallops, mix well and refrigerate for one hour.
Just before serving, gently toss scallop mixture with avocado cubes, olive oil and cilantro.
Serves 2 generously atop a bed of butter lettuce. Serves four as an appetizer.
Preparation time does not include chilling.

Grilled Sea Scallops with Avocado-Corn Relish on Crisp Tortillas image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories condiment

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 Haas avocado, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 cup roasted corn kernels
3 tablespoons finely diced red onion
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons sour cream
Salt and freshly ground pepper
12 sea scallops
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 bag baked or fried flour tortilla chips
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

For the relish: Combine all ingredients in bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
For the scallops: Preheat grill. Brush scallops with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill the scallops for 2 minutes on each side. Arrange tortillas on a serving platter, top each with a layer of relish and 1 scallop. Garnish with parsley.