Best 6 Shrimp Scallops Over A Orange Avocado Salad Recipes

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Looking for a light and refreshing summer dish that's packed with flavor? Look no further than this recipe for shrimp and scallops over an orange-avocado salad. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a special occasion. The combination of juicy shrimp, tender scallops, and creamy avocado is sure to please everyone at the table. The orange-avocado salad is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, and the citrus vinaigrette dressing adds a bright and tangy finish. This recipe also includes instructions for making a simple chimichurri sauce, which is a flavorful green sauce made with fresh herbs, olive oil, and vinegar. This sauce is the perfect complement to the shrimp and scallops, and it adds a pop of color to the dish.

In addition to the main recipe, this article also includes recipes for several variations on the dish, including a grilled shrimp and scallop salad with a lemon-herb dressing, a shrimp and scallop stir-fry with a spicy orange sauce, and a baked shrimp and scallop casserole with a creamy avocado sauce. So whether you're looking for a simple and easy weeknight meal or a more elaborate dish for a special occasion, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CITRUS SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD



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This simple but totally flavorful shrimp salad makes the perfect meal-prep meal for lunch or dinner thanks to pan-seared citrus-flavored shrimp, creamy avocado, and the crunch of sliced almonds.

Provided by Heidi

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound medium Pan-Seared Citrus Shrimp
8 cups greens (, (such as arugula, spinach, or spring mix))
Fruity or lemon-flavored extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon or 1/2 orange
1 avocado (, sliced or diced)
1 shallot (, minced)
4 ounces sliced almonds (, toasted)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare the recipe for the Pan-Seared Citrus Shrimp, or gently warm the leftover shrimp. Or, if you prefer, serve the shrimp chilled.
  • Toss the shrimp with the salad greens in a large bowl.
  • Lightly drizzle with olive oil, and if desired, some of the sauce remaining from the shrimp with a generous squeeze of citrus, and toss lightly to coat.
  • Add the avocado, shallots and sliced almonds and then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 374 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 286 mg, Sodium 906 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 2 g

SHRIMP 'N' SCALLOPS TROPICAL SALAD



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A fruity dressing zip drapes this zippy salad from Jackie Pressinger of Stuart, Florida. Served on a bed of greens, the scrumptious combination of grilled seafood, veggies and macadamia nuts is the perfect way to celebrate a special summer occasion.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons diced peeled mango
1 tablespoon diced fresh pineapple
1-1/2 teaspoons mango chutney
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
3/4 teaspoon lime juice
Dash salt
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
6 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 sea scallops, halved

Steps:

  • Place the first 8 ingredients in a blender. Cover and process until blended; set aside. Divide the lettuce, cucumber, avocado, nuts, onion and cilantro between 2 serving plates. , In a small bowl, combine oil and jerk seasoning. Thread shrimp and scallops onto 2 metal or soaked wooden skewers; brush with oil mixture. , Grill skewers, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque, 2-3 minutes on each side. Place on salads; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 32g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SHRIMP & SCALLOPS OVER A ORANGE AVOCADO SALAD



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This is by far one of my favorite salads. Warm seafood with a little spice served with a cool avocado and orange salsa over spicy arugula. A two minute dressing, quick salsa, and a five minute seafood makes for a great light dinner. I don't know about everyone else, but every now and then I love to eat a light salad for dinner, and this is perfect.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 Salads, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 (7 ounce) bag baby arugula
1 tablespoon mandarin orange juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 avocados, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, cut in half and thin sliced
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained (juice reserved for the dressing and seafood)
2 tablespoons lime juice
salt
pepper
3/4 lb large shrimp
3/4 lb sea scallops
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon mandarin orange juice
3 tablespoons olive oil (2 for the marinade, 1 to saute)
1 tablespoon butter (to saute)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
salt
pepper
fresh cilantro, chopped fine

Steps:

  • Scallops and Shrimp -- Bring the shrimp and scallops to room temperature Mix the lime juice, mandarin juice, red pepper, and olive in a large bowl and add the seafood, mix well so everything is combined. Only marinate 20-30 minutes.
  • Dressing -- Make the dressing and set to the side. In a small bowl or measuring cup, add the mandarin orange juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar and garlic and mix well.
  • Salsa -- As the dressing hangs out -- the scallops and shrimp are marinating, lets make the salsa. In a small bowl add the avocados, onion, oranges (you can cut them in half if you want, but I like them whole), and add the lime juice, salt and pepper. Nothing more. Done! Cover and set to the side. You are almost done.
  • Seafood -- In a medium size pan -- I prefer NO NON STICK, Stainless or cast iron, but if non stick is all you have that is fine. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter to the pan and bring to medium high heat. Pat your scallops dry and season with a little salt and the pepper and sear on each side just 1-2 minutes until golden brown. DO not move until golden brown. Then they will easily move. If they stick, they are not ready to be turned over. Once, golden brown on both sides, remove and set to the side while you cook the shrimp. Add the shrimp to the same pan and cook 1-2 minutes until pink and they begin to curl. They also take only a couple of minutes.
  • Serve -- Toss the dressing already made with the arugula in a bowl. Don't over dress. If there is any extra dressing it is great over the seafood. I like to dress my greens very lightly. Add a couple of cups of the dressed salad to each plate. Next, Top with the avocado orange salsa and then top with the warm scallops and shrimp. Just garnish with chopped cilantro and any extra dressing if you want.
  • Serve with some fresh grilled bread.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SALAD WITH ORANGE SECTIONS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Salt
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 pound raw medium shrimp in their shells
1 pound bay scallops or sea scallops cut in half
5 medium oranges
1 head of romaine lettuce
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In two separate saucepans bring water to a boil with 1 tablespoon salt and 2 tablespoons vinegar in each pan. (If you don't have two saucepans, you can execute this step in two stages using the same saucepan twice.) When the water comes to a boil, drop the shrimp into one pan and the scallops into the other. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes, depending on their size, and the scallops for about 1 minute, until their color turns a flat white. Drain immediately.
  • Shell the shrimp leaving the tails on, remove the vein that runs down the center of the back, and put them in a bowl with the drained scallops.
  • Peel 4 oranges with a sharp paring knife, removing the peel and the pith. Slip the blade in between the sections to detach the pulp from the thin membrane that encloses each section. Lift out the membrane-less sections and remove any seeds. Set aside.
  • Detach the lettuce leaves from the head, discarding any bruised or wilted leaves. Wash the leaves in several changes of cold water and shake dry in a towel or in a salad spinner. Cut the leaves into strips about 1/2-inch wide. Cut the remaining orange in half and squeeze out the juice.
  • Combine the shrimp, scallops, and orange sections in a bowl. Add the orange juice, salt, olive oil, and liberal grindings of pepper and toss thoroughly.
  • Choose a shallow-- neither too deep nor too flat-- serving platter. Line it with strips of lettuce and top them with the shrimp, scallops, and orange sections, distributing evenly over them all the seasonings in the bowl. Serve at once.

GRILLED AVOCADO AND SCALLOP SALAD



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 tablespoons achiote paste*, crumbled or 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 orange, juiced
2 limes, juiced
1 medium garlic clove, peeled and minced
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 large sea scallops
Extra-virgin olive oil
Extra-virgin olive oil, for greasing pan
2 Hass avocados, halved, pitted and flesh cut into quarters
2 tablespoons sugar
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cups mixed baby lettuces
1 red grapefruit, peeled and segmented

Steps:

  • Marinade: Put all the ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade in a small bowl.
  • Scallops: Add the scallops to the bowl with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for up to 30 minutes. Remove the scallops from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Discard the marinade. Coat a large heavy saute pan with extra-virgin olive oil and put over medium-high heat. Add the scallops in a single layer. Cook until golden on 1 side, about 2 minutes, depending on size. Turn and brown on the other side, another 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Caramelized Avocados: Coat the bottom of a small, nonstick skillet over medium heat, with extra-virgin olive oil. Sprinkle 1 side of the avocado slices with sugar, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add them to the skillet and cook until the sugar is caramelized and golden, about 2 minutes. Turn gently and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Salad: Put the baby lettuces in a bowl with half of the grapefruit segments. Add the reserved 1/4 cup of marinade and toss until coated.
  • To serve: Put the dressed lettuces on a serving platter. Top with the caramelized avocados, remaining grapefruit segments, and scallops. Serve additional vinaigrette on the side.

SHRIMP & SCALLOP SALAD IN AVOCADO CUPS



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Make and share this Shrimp & Scallop Salad in Avocado Cups recipe from Food.com.

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp and scallops. They should be cooked through but still tender.
  • Make sure the orange avocado salad is well-chilled before serving. This will help to keep the salad crisp and refreshing.
  • If you don't have a citrus juicer, you can use a blender or food processor to juice the oranges. Just be sure to strain the juice to remove any pulp.
  • This dish can be served as an appetizer or main course. It's also great for a light lunch or dinner.

Conclusion:

This shrimp and scallop recipe is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy these seafood favorites. The orange avocado salad is a refreshing and flavorful complement to the shrimp and scallops. This dish is sure to impress your guests, whether you're serving it as an appetizer or main course.

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