Marinated Shrimp Scallop And Caper Salad With Sherry Vinaigrette Recipes

VINAIGRETTE SCALLOPS AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the first six ingredients and mix thoroughly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Lay assorted greens onto a plate and place shrimp and scallop mixture on top. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if desired.
• Serve chilled with additional Marie's Garlic Parmesan Italian Vinaigrette on the side.

MARINATED SHRIMP, SCALLOP AND CAPER SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

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.

SMOKED DUCK AND SCALLOP SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Prepare the vinaigrette dressing by whisking all of the ingredients together and reserve under refrigeration until needed.
• Prepare the fried leeks by mixing the buttermilk and egg in a small bowl. Fill a large pot 1/2 full with vegetable oil and heat to 375 degrees F. Dip leeks in mixture and then dredge in flour, shaking off excess. Deep-fry the leeks until they are crisp and golden brown. Degrease the fried leeks on absorbent paper towels and reserve in a warm place until needed.
• Prepare a stovetop smoker.
• Prepare the marinade by combining ingredients in a large bowl. Separate into 2 small bowls. Add duck breast to 1 bowl, turning to coat evenly. Marinate for 5 minutes.
• Place the duck in a smoker for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• Rub scallops with marinade from second bowl. Preheat grill. Grill the duck breast for 10 minutes, turning to cook evenly. Add scallops during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
• Place the cleaned, stemmed watercress in a bowl and toss it with 3/4 of the dressing. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Mound the watercress in the center of a chilled salad plate. Slice the duck breast and lay it on top of the mound. At the base of the mound, place 3 grilled scallops in a triangular formation. Garnish the salad by sprinkling it with roasted pecans and arranging cheese wedges. Top with fried leeks.

QUICK MARINATED GRILLED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Set up your grill for high heat by building coals evenly on the bottom of the grill.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice, garlic, chopped oregano and 1/2 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, then add the scallops, tossing to coat. Allow to marinate for 10 to 30 minutes.
• Remove the scallops from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Reserve the marinade for basting. Place the scallops on the grill and cook until charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip, and using the oregano brush, baste with the leftover marinade. Char on the other side, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the grill and serve.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SALAD

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.

CAPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine mustard, salt, peppr, and vinegar in a small bowl.
• Whiskk in olive oil until well blended.
• Stir in capers.
• Enjoy!

SHRIMP 'N' SCALLOPS TROPICAL SALAD

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.

MARINATED SHRIMP AND SCALLOP BROCHETTE

Steps:

• On 12 skewers alternately place the shrimp, scallops, onions, peppers, tomatoes and mushrooms.
• In a large shallow, non-metalic pan, large enough to lay the skewers flat, mix the ale through salt and pepper together and lay the brochettes in the marinade, turning occasionally.
• Grill on each side for about 3 minutes. Serve the brochettes with rice and a side dish of Teriyake Sauce.