Shrimp Scallop Salad in Avocado Cups
Elevate your salad game with the vibrant and refreshing **Shrimp Scallop Salad in Avocado Cups**, a stunning dish that's as delicious as it is visually appealing. This recipe combines tender shrimp and succulent bay scallops with a medley of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, minced garlic, and fresh cilantro, all tossed in a tangy lime and olive oil dressing. The creamy avocado cups serve as the perfect edible vessel, adding a rich, buttery contrast to the zesty seafood salad. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthy dish is packed with protein, omega-3s, and vibrant flavors, making it ideal for lunch, brunch, or even as a light dinner. Impress your guests with this elegant yet easy-to-make recipe that turns simple ingredients into a gourmet experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 200 grams Scallops, small or bay
- 3 whole Avocados
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil, extra virgin
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a gentle boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
Add the shrimp and scallops to the boiling water. Cook for 2–3 minutes or until the seafood turns opaque and is fully cooked. Drain and let cool to room temperature.
While the seafood cools, cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh attached to the skin to form a 'cup'. Set the avocado halves aside and dice the scooped flesh.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled shrimp and scallops, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, garlic, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the seafood and vegetable mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
Spoon the salad mixture into the avocado cups, dividing it evenly among them.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1666 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.0 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.2 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 449 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 3548 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.6 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.7 g | 152% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 96.6 g | 193% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 4848 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
