Shrimp And Scallop Ceviche Stuffed Avocado Recipes

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP CEVICHE

Steps:

• Put a 4-quart stockpot over high heat and fill with 2 quarts of water. Season the water with 1/4 cup kosher salt and bring to a boil. Once the water comes to a boil, add the shrimp to the pot and immediately turn off the heat. Let the shrimp sit until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the water and spread out on a sheet pan to cool.
• Once the shrimp are completely cooled, chop into 1/2-inch pieces and put in a medium-sized nonreactive bowl. Add the scallops, lemon, lime and orange juices and stir in the cucumber, red onion and chiles. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Stir the tomatoes, avocado, chopped cilantro, and olive oil into the shrimp and scallop mixture. Allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, then season to taste with kosher salt.
• To serve, divide the ceviche between 6 chilled martini glasses, garnish with cilantro leaves.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP CEVICHE WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, scallops, and lime juice; toss to combine, Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate for 3 hours or until shrimp and scallops are white in color.
• Drain the liquid from the shrimp and scallops.
• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, and salt.
• In a large bowl, combine avocados, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and marinated seafood; toss gently with dressing.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP CEVICHE STUFFED AVOCADO

Steps:

• Chop shrimp and scallops into large, diced pieces and add to a large bowl Add jalapeno, shallots and lime juice and stir well to coat. Season with kosher salt and cover and refrigerate for 1 hour for flavors to meld.
• Add cilantro and pomegranate seeds and mix. Prepare avocado halves and divide ceviche evenly among them. Garnish with cilantro leaves and sliced jalapeno or serrano peppers.

CITRUS CEVICHE WITH SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS

Steps:

• In a medium-sized stainless steel or clear glass bowl, place lemon, lime and orange juices.
• Stir in the shrimp, scallops, cucumber and red onion. If you are adding chiles or peppers, add them now as well.
• Refrigerate for 3 hours. The shrimp and scallops should have turned white (from opaque) meaning that the citrus juices have "cooked" them.
• 30 minutes prior to serving, remove from the fridge and stir in the tomato, avocado, chopped cilantro, and olive oil.
• Serve in martini glasses with saltine crackers on the side if you want to be fancy, otherwise just put the bowl out with a few spoons and a whole bunch of saltine crackers and tortilla chips and let everyone dig in!
• To serve, divide the ceviche between 6 chilled martini glasses.

STUFFED AVOCADO, WITH HERBED SCALLOP CEVICHE

Steps:

• Combine the scallops with the juice of two limes and allow to marinate at least eight hours.
• Just before serving, drain any excess fluid from the scallops and add the scallions, coriander, mint, basil, parsley and jalapeno pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cut each avocado in half and remove the pits. Brush the flesh with the remaining lime juice. Fill the cavity of each avocado with some of the ceviche. Place a filled avocado half on lettuce leaves and serve.