Neptunes Seafood Chef Salad Recipes

GRILLED SEAFOOD SALAD NICOISE

Steps:

• Vinaigrette: Whisk all the ingredients together, except oil, until smooth. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and whisk until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.;
• Seafood: Brush the tuna, shrimp and scallops with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill the tuna to rare, grill the shrimp and sea scallops until just cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.;
• Vegetables: Preheat grill. Brush peppers and squash with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill each for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until just cooked through.
• Place the green beans and tomatoes in bowls. Toss each with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Line 8 plates with the red leaf lettuce. On each plate arrange 2 scallops, 3 shrimp and 1 piece of the tuna. Divide the squash, beans, roasted pepper, tomatoes and olives among the plates. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad.

IMITATION CRABMEAT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine onion, green pepper, celery and imitation crab meat.
• In a separate bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, salad dressing, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Pour the dressing mixture into the crab/vegetable mixture and toss lightly to combine. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

LAYERED SEAFOOD CHEF SALADS

Steps:

• For each salad, use a 4- to 5-cup container. In each container, layer ingredients in this order: 1 1/2 cups lettuce, 1 cup broccoli slaw, 1/4 cup bell peppers, 1/4 cup crabmeat, 1 egg, 1/4 cup cheese strips and 1/4 cup cucumber strips. Drizzle 1/4 cup dressing over each salad. Sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
• To serve, toss salads.

SEAFOOD AND CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, white wine vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, and chile sauce.
• In a large bowl, combine cabbage, broccoli, bell peppers, and crab. Toss mixture with dressing. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

NEPTUNE'S SEAFOOD CHEF SALAD

Steps:

• Combine red pepper, green pepper, oil & lemon juice in a re-sealable food storage bag. Add salmon, gently toss to coat & refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
• Heat grill or grill pan. Cook salmon till just cooked through, season w/salt & pepper as desired & set aside.
• SALAD ASSEMBLY: Place lettuce wedges on 6 serving plates. Add 2 oz salmon, 2 oz crabmeat, 2 scallops & 2 oz shrimp to ea plate. Garnish w/tomato wedges & serve w/desired dressing or choice of dressings.

CHEF SALAD

Steps:

• Combine romaine and butter lettuce in a large bowl and tear into bite-sized pieces. Toss to mix.
• Add turkey, turkey ham, Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, croutons, and eggs; mix to combine. Drizzle with ranch dressing and toss to combine. Another option is to place all the ingredients into individual dishes to allow guests to customize their chef salads to taste.

NEPTUNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine the pasta, crab, onions and oranges. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, orange juice , salt and dill. Add to the pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

ELEGANT BAKED SEAFOOD NEPTUNE

Steps:

• Cut 1/4-inch stem from each tomato.
• Scoop out pulp to make a shallow cup; be sure to reserve pulp.
• Saute green pepper, carrots and onion in 1/4 cup melted butter for about 5 minute.
• Stir in the flour, salt, sugar, and pepper.
• Add reserved pulp.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens & boils.
• Add seafood, sherry (optional), and parsley.
• Pile into tomato cups.
• Place in shallow baking pan.
• Sprinkle with bread crumbs and dot with butter.
• Bake at 375°F until thoroughly heated.

OUR FAVORITE CHEF SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and dry your lettuce and veggies. Put the lettuce into individual bowls, put prepared veggies on top. I lay out the sliced meat and roll each piece up cigar style and then slice into little spirals. Put that on top and add your cubed cheese. Put on your dressing and sunflower seeds.

NEPTUNE SALAD WITH WATERMELON, SHRIMP AND STRAWBERRY DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients for the dressing in a blender jar and puree until smooth.
• Place the watermelon and jicama in a bowl and pour the dressing over them.
• Marinate for 1 to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• Add the green onions, cherry tomatoes, shrimp, feta cheese and cilantro, and mix well.
• Chill 20 minutes and serve.

CHEF SALAD

Steps:

• Mix in the amounts that you would like and eat with oil and vinegar or other salad dressing.