Best Scallop Cocktail With Avocado Recipes

Shrimp & Scallop Salad in Avocado Cups image

Provided by Bergy

Categories Canadian

Time 18m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces shrimp, peeled,boil first them peel or use ready cooked
8 ounces bay scallops or 8 ounces sea scallops
4 avocados
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/4 cup tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup English cucumber, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

Cook the shrimp& scallops in boiling water for about 3 minutes (do not over cook or they will become tough, you should only cook them until the shrimp turn pink and the scallops are opaque. Drain& chill under cold water. Cube the scallops (Leave bay scallops whole). You may now, if you wish, cover the sea).
Cut Avocados in half and remove the pit.
Scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin shell, chop the flesh and place in a large bowl.
Add shrimp, scallops and remaining ingredients, toss lightly.
Divide among the 8 avocado shells, mound attractively.

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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!

Scallop and Shrimp Cocktail image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
1/2 pound jumbo sea scallops (6 to 8)
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup clam-tomato juice (such as Clamato)
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon seeded and finely chopped serrano chile pepper 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
Saltines or tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the scallops, reduce the heat and poach gently for about 2 minutes. Drain well and chill at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
Stir together the onion, clam-tomato juice, ketchup, lime juice, cilantro, serrano chile and hot sauce in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Quarter the scallops. Add the scallops and shrimp to the sauce and stir gently to combine. Divide among 4 glasses or bowls. Serve with saltines or chips.