Best 5 Shrimp And Scallop Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for a light and refreshing seafood salad, shrimp and scallop salad is a great option. This classic dish is packed with flavor and can be served as an appetizer or main course. It's also a great way to use up leftover shrimp and scallops. In this article, we'll share some tips for making the best shrimp and scallop salad, as well as some of our favorite recipes.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SALAD



Shrimp and scallop salad image

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 35m

Yield Four to six servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 pound medium-size shrimp, about 24
1 rib celery, quartered
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic, peeled
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3/4 pound sea scallops
1 pound celery (Chinese) cabbage
1/2 pound red, ripe tomatoes, cored
1/2 pound fresh red onions
1/4 pound small mushrooms
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped dill
2 tablespoons imported mustard
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup peanut, vegetable or corn oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put the shrimp, celery, bay leaf, garlic, salt and pepper in a saucepan. Add water to cover. Bring to the boil and remove from the heat. Let stand.
  • Put the scallops in a saucepan and add three-quarters of a cup of the liquid in which the shrimp cooked. Bring to the boil and let simmer one minute. Remove from the heat and let stand briefly. Drain.
  • Cut the celery cabbage into very fine shreds. There should be about six cups.
  • Cut away and discard the core of the tomatoes. Peel the tomatoes and cut them into quarters. Cut the quarters into very thin wedges.
  • Peel the onions and cut crosswise in half. Cut each half crosswise into very thin slices. There should be about two cups.
  • Cut away and discard the stems of the mushrooms. Cut the caps into very thin slices. There should be about one and one-quarter cups. Sprinkle the slices with lemon juice and toss.
  • Peel and devein the shrimp. Split them lengthwise in half. There should be about two cups. Cut the scallops into rounds.
  • Put the celery cabbage in a bowl, add the onions and mushrooms and toss. Arrange the shrimp and scallops neatly over all. Garnish all around with the tomato wedges. Sprinkle with one tablespoon chopped dill.
  • To make the salad dressing, put the mustard in a mixing bowl and add the vinegar and sugar. Start beating with a wire whisk and gradually add the oil. Beat in the dill, salt and pepper.
  • Serve the salad and salad dressing separately if desired. Or toss the salad with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 465, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 801 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MARINATED SHRIMP, SCALLOP AND CAPER SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE



Marinated Shrimp, Scallop and Caper Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Tomato     Scallop     Shrimp     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 pound large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined
3/4 pound bay scallops
3 1/2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 medium-size red onion, sliced
1/3 cup drained capers
8 cups mixed baby greens
3 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp to skillet; sauté 2 minutes. Add scallops and season with salt and pepper; sauté just until cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer to bowl; cool. Drain off juices.
  • Whisk vinegar, garlic and crushed red bell pepper in small bowl. Whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add to shrimp mixture. Mix in onion and capers. Chill at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours, tossing occasionally.
  • Place greens in large bowl. Drizzle with some dressing from shrimp mixture atop greens. Using slotted spoon, arrange shrimp mixture atop greens. Place tomato and avocado slices in border around salad, overlapping slices; drizzle with any remaining dressing.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SALAD WITH ORANGE SECTIONS



Shrimp and Scallop Salad with Orange Sections image

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.

SEARED SHRIMP, SCALLOP AND GRAPE TOMATO COUSCOUS SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Seared Shrimp, Scallop and Grape Tomato Couscous Salad Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by KimChi381

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) water
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup (250 mL) couscous
12 large or jumbo (21 to 30 per 454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 large sea scallops, trimmed of side muscle
1/4 cup (60 mL) extra virgin olive oil
1 cup (250 mL) grape tomatoes
1 large shallot, minced
2 tsp (10 mL) finely chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup (125 mL) red wine vinegar
1 tsp (5 mL) grainy Dijon mustard
1 small zucchini, diced
6 cups (1.5 L) mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • 1 Bring water and ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt, and pepper to taste, to a boil over high heat in a saucepan. Gradually stir in couscous; remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool, uncovered. 2 Pat shrimp and scallops dry. Heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of olive oil over high heat in a skillet until very hot. Sear shrimp, turning once, for about 1 minute per side or just until pink and opaque; transfer to a bowl. Add scallops to skillet and sear for about 2 minutes or until brown and crisp on the bottom (don't try to turn them too soon or they'll tear); flip over and sear for 1 to 2 minutes or until browned and just opaque inside. Transfer to bowl with shrimp; set aside. 3 Add grape tomatoes to skillet and cook, shaking pan often, for about 3 minutes or until browned and just softened; transfer to a plate. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add shallots and thyme and sauté for 2 minutes or until softened. Pour in vinegar and bring to a boil, deglazing pan. 4 Transfer shallot mixture to a large bowl, scraping pan well. Whisk in remaining oil, mustard and ¼ tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper. Pour half of the dressing over shrimp and scallops; toss to coat. Add couscous and diced zucchini to large bowl and toss to coat with dressing. 5 Arrange greens on individual serving plates, top with couscous and tomatoes. Arrange shrimp and scallops on top and drizzle salads with remaining dressing from bowl.

ITALIAN SCALLOP AND SHRIMP SALAD



Italian Scallop and Shrimp Salad image

This light and flavorful appetizer is great for seafood and garlic lovers!

Provided by Lillian

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 8h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped celery leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup corn oil
2 cups frozen petite peas
2 pounds bay scallops
2 pounds peeled and deveined small shrimp

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, parsley, celery leaves, salt, and corn oil; set aside. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Pour in the peas, and return to a boil. Stir in the scallops, and boil for 3 minutes, then add the shrimp and continue cooking for 1 1/2 minutes more. Drain well, then cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Once the seafood has cooled, toss it with the garlic dressing until coated. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 193.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 38.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 638.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality seafood for the best flavor.
  • Cook the shrimp and scallops properly to avoid overcooking and becoming tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the salad for a colorful and flavorful dish.
  • Choose a dressing that complements the flavors of the seafood and vegetables.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Shrimp and scallop salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of fresh seafood, crisp vegetables, and flavorful dressing, shrimp and scallop salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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