Shrimp, scallop and asparagus cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. These delectable cakes combine the tender flavors of shrimp and scallops with the crisp freshness of asparagus, creating a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Served with a zesty dipping sauce, these cakes are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. They are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual lunch or a special dinner party. With just a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can create these delightful cakes that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
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SHRIMP. SCALLOP AND ASPARAGUS CAKES
Make and share this Shrimp. Scallop and Asparagus Cakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by RSHDiva
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, chives, lemon juice and shallots in bowl to blend (can be prepared 4 hours ahead. let stand at room temperature).
- Shrimp cakes: Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold water and drain well.
- Finely dice 4 asparagus spears. Transfer to large bowl. Reserve remaining asparagus for garnish.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add 2/3 cup shallots and saute 2 minutes. Add shallots to chopped asparagus. Mix in shrimp, scallops, breakcrumbs, bell pepers, eggs and chives. Season generously with salt and pepper. Form shrimp mixture into 8 rounds 3 1/2 to 4 inches. Place on baking sheet (can be prepared 2 hours ahead. cover and refrigerate).
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp cakes and cook in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Place 1 shrimp cake in center of each plate. Arrange 4 asparagus spears around each shrimp cake, overlapping at corners to form box. Spoon some vinaigrette over. Serve, passing remaining vinaigrette.
- Note: I add a little lime juice, garlic and ginger and don't use salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.4, Fat 48.3, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 276.2, Sodium 347.7, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 35.9
SHRIMP CAKES WITH ASPARAGUS AND CHIVE VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- FOR VINAIGRETTE:Whisk olive oil, chives, lemon juice and shallots in bowl to blend.(Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) FOR SHRIMP CAKES:Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, abOut 3 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold water and drain well. Finely dice 4 asparagus spears. Transfer to large bowl. Reserve remaining asparagus for garnish. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add 2/3 cup shallots and saute 2 minutes. Add shallots to chopped asparagus. Mix in shrimp, scallops, breadcrumbs, bell peppers, eggs and chives. Season generously with salt and pepper. Form shrimp mixture into eight 3 1/2-to4-inch rounds. Place on baking sheet.)Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp cakes and cook in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Place 1 shrimp cake in center of each plate. Arrange 4 asparagus spears around each shrimp cake, overlapping at corners to form box. Spoon some vinaigrette over. Serve, passing remianing vinaigrette. Bon Appetit April 1994
VENETIAN SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Lightly coat the sea scallops in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Discard remaining flour.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil (1 turn around the pan) and butter. When butter melts into oil, add scallops. Brown scallops 2 minutes on each side, then remove from pan.
- Add an additional drizzle of olive oil to the pan and add the garlic, shallots, and crushed red pepper flakes. Reduce heat a little and saute garlic and shallots 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add wine to the pan and free up any pan drippings. Reduce wine 1 minute, then add stock, tomatoes and saffron threads. When liquids come to a bubble, add shrimp and cook 3 minutes. Return scallops to the pan and cook shrimp and scallops 2 to 3 minutes longer. Transfer shrimp and scallops to a warm serving dish and top with basil and lemon zest. Pass plenty of bread to enjoy the juices.
ASPARAGUS SCALLOP STIR-FRY
With the mild flavors of asparagus, mushrooms, scallops and water chestnuts, this meal-in-one truly captures the essence of spring. Mary Ann Griffin - Bowling Green, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If scallops are large, cut in half and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, chicken broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute the asparagus, onion and celery in 1 tablespoon oil for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and water chestnuts; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove vegetable mixture and set aside., In the same skillet, stir-fry scallops in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque. Stir chicken broth mixture; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add vegetables; heat through. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 1153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE
This scrumptious seafood dish "travels well". At least, the recipe does= I make sure to pack it in my handbag whenever my husband and I are preparing to visit out-of-state relatives. Now that we're retired, we travel often. And it's our custom to take over in the kitchen wherever we visit and whip up one of our own family favorites-frequently this casserole. It never fails to win us compliments...along with invitations to visit again!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- On stove top or in a microwave oven, blanch asparagus for 3 minutes. Drain well; set aside. , In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cream; cook until thickened. Stir in wine (or substitute). Season with salt and pepper. Stir in beaten egg yolk, cheese and shrimp. , In a buttered 2-1/2-qt. casserole, arrange half the asparagus; pour on half the sauce. Repeat layers. Top with buttered crumbs. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 229mg cholesterol, Sodium 627mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH ASPARAGUS
Sauteed shrimp is tossed with small ridged pasta shells, called conghiglie rigate, that are perfect for picking up the garlic-infused white wine sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus to pot, simmer 30 seconds, and remove. Add the pasta and a generous pinch of salt to the pot and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Meanwhile, heat a large saute pan over high heat. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil and swirl it to coat the pan. Add the shrimp in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. After 2 minutes, turn the shrimp over; add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the garlic, and the red pepper flakes. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes, regulating the heat to avoid burning the garlic.
- Add the lemon zest and white wine to the shrimp. Stir to reduce the wine slightly. Add the lemon juice, cooked pasta, cooked asparagus, and reserved pasta water to the pan. Toss to combine. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and extra red pepper flakes on each serving.
THAI-STYLE SCALLOPS AND ASPARAGUS
Asian restaurants should pay more attention to dry Vouvrays. Like rieslings, which are frequently poured with Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese dishes, Vouvrays knit bright acidity into their alluring canvas of citric and floral aromas and flavors, sometimes kissed with spice or sugar. They are ready for action the minute the fragrances of ginger, coriander and lemon grass waft from the kitchen.This recipe follows the template for many Thai dishes: it starts with a curry paste that is heated and becomes the foundation for a stir-fry. The dish does require some shopping, though most of the ingredients have become mainstream. Asparagus cues the season.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the shallots, lemon grass, ginger, garlic, shrimp paste, coriander, lime zest and juice in a food processor or a large mortar. Thrash to a paste.
- Heat the oil in a heavy sauté pan on high. Add the seasoning paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the asparagus and stir. Add the scallops, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring gently, another 3 minutes. Add the fish stock, coconut milk and sriracha, simmer another 2 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and more sriracha to taste. Serve with the steamed jasmine rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 238, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 635 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SCALLOPS WITH ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Trim asparagus, then cut stems into 1/4-inch-thick diagonal slices, leaving tips whole.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté asparagus, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate, reserving skillet off heat (do not clean).
- Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté half of scallops, turning over once, until browned and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer scallops with tongs to another plate as cooked.
- Wipe out skillet with paper towels, then add remaining tablespoon oil and heat until hot but not smoking. Sauté remaining scallops, turning over once, until browned and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total, transferring to plate. (Do not wipe out skillet after second batch.)
- Carefully add wine and vinegar to skillet (mixture may spatter) and boil, scraping up brown bits, until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons, about 1 minute. Add any scallop juices accumulated on plate and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until incorporated.
- Add asparagus and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
- Serve scallops topped with asparagus and sauce.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND SCALLION QUICHE
I've made many a spring quiche filled with asparagus and herbs, yet I'd never thought about roasting the asparagus instead of steaming it. But lately I've been buying thick stalks of asparagus, and all I want to do is roast it; roasting intensifies the flavor and the stalks become incredibly succulent, more so than when the asparagus is steamed. This quality isn't lost even when the sliced stalks are hidden inside a quiche.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 generous servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Break off and discard woody ends of asparagus and place asparagus on the baking sheet. Drizzle on 1 tablespoon of the oil, add salt and pepper to taste and toss together with your hands until asparagus is thoroughly coated with oil. Place in oven and roast 12 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned in spots, turning asparagus halfway through. Remove asparagus from the oven and allow to cool until you can handle it. Slice into 1/2 to 3/4-inch pieces and place in a medium bowl.
- Turn oven down to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat and add scallions. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Transfer to bowl with asparagus. Add tarragon and parsley and toss together.
- Beat together egg yolks and eggs in a medium bowl. Set tart pan on a baking sheet to allow for easy handling. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the bottom of the crust with some of the beaten egg and place in oven for 5 minutes.
- Add salt (I use 1/2 teaspoon), pepper, and milk to remaining eggs and whisk together.
- Spread scallion and asparagus mixture in an even layer in the crust. Stir together cheeses and sprinkle evenly on top. Very slowly pour in egg custard over the filling. If your tart pan has low edges, you may not need all of it to fill the shell, and you want to keep the custard from spilling over. Place quiche, on baking sheet, in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until set and just beginning to color on the top. Remove from oven and allow to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot, warm or room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 346, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 424 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SCALLOP & ASPARAGUS STIR FRY
Make and share this Scallop & Asparagus Stir Fry recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Papa D 1946-2012
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil one inch of water in a large saucepan.
- Add the asparagus and cook, covered for 3-5 minutes (Do not overcook).
- Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, cornstarch and soy sauce, and blend until smooth.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or wok over high heat until hot.
- Fold in the scallops, mushrooms, garlic and sesame oil and stir-fry for about 4 minutes, or until scallops are opaque throughout.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens and boils.
- Add the asparagus, cherry tomatoes and scallions.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Stir-fry until heated through, and then serve over rice or pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.9, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 20.6, Sodium 577, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 14.6
Tips:
- Prep ahead: Save time by washing and chopping the asparagus and scallions in advance. You can also cook the shrimp and scallops ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Use fresh seafood: Fresh shrimp and scallops will give your cakes the best flavor. Look for seafood that is plump and has a mild, briny smell.
- Don't overcook the seafood: Shrimp and scallops cook quickly, so be careful not to overcook them. Otherwise, they will become tough and rubbery.
- Use a nonstick skillet: A nonstick skillet will prevent the cakes from sticking and breaking apart.
- Serve immediately: Shrimp, scallop, and asparagus cakes are best served immediately after cooking. They can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or remoulade.
Conclusion:
Shrimp, scallop, and asparagus cakes are a delicious and elegant appetizer or main course. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With so many different flavor combinations to choose from, you are sure to find a recipe that you and your guests will love.
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