Italian Shrimp and Scallop Salad

Recipe Rating:	16 Ratings5
Categories:	Other Salads, Quick & Easy, Seafood Appetizers
Collections:	All-Star Salads
Serves:	8
Prep Time:	20 Min
Cook Time:	15 Min

Ingredients

5	cloves of garlic - minced
3 Tbsp	fresh parsley - chopped
3 Tbsp	fresh celery leaves - chopped
1 tsp	kosher salt
1/2 c	corn oil
2 c	frozen 'petite' peas
2 lb	bay scallops
2 lb	small shrimp - peeled and deveined

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Lillian Russo

Well Seasoned

Long Island, NY

Lilliancooks

Member Since Jul 2010

Lillian's Notes:

This is a lite, fresh tasting salad! Its a garlic and seafood lovers dream! I created this for a summer family get together and it was a big hit!

Comments from the Test Kitchen:

What does it mean when a 9 year old boy loves your recipe? Well, it means that it must be really, really good! My (almost) 9 year old grandson, Connor, couldn't get enough of this salad and, frankly, neither can I. It's equal parts savory and delicate, and would be right at home on any menu... from down-home to fancy!

Directions

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 for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving. Toss again before serving.

Comments

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Robin DuPree robdupree

Jul 14, 2010

Lillian, you are such a good cook.....

Lillian Russo Lilliancooks

Jul 14, 2010

Thank you Robin! That means alot to me! =)

Deb Kotansky Deb77

Jul 28, 2010

I will have to make this... only with just shrimp. Hubby doesn't like peas, but, oh well! He will have to pick them out LOL... Congrats on the blue ribbon and thanks for sharing!

Lillian Russo Lilliancooks

Jul 29, 2010

Thank you Deb! Let me know how it turns out!

CAROL GORNTO labrescue

Jul 31, 2010

Does boiling the scallops for a total of 4 1/2 minutes make them a little tough? I live in Florida and we don't cook (saute') scallops for more than 1 minute --tops.

Lillian Russo Lilliancooks

Jul 31, 2010

No, not at all Carol! As a matter of fact I just made this again today and it came out perfect!

Donna Brown gabbiegirl

Aug 19, 2010

My family love shrimp fixed most any way and I love scallops!!

Lillian Russo Lilliancooks

Aug 19, 2010

You have to love garlic too, if your going to eat this dish! lol!

Monica Poindexter Dexter

Aug 22, 2010

Sounds terrific. I will have to make this soon.

Lillian Russo Lilliancooks

Sep 22, 2010

Thank you Monica! Let me know what you think! =)

Robin DuPree robdupree

Sep 28, 2010

Lillian, I just made this, and it is refrigerating. However, I tasted it, and it is wonderful, This is a wonderful and low caloric dish for me, and believe it or not, I prefer fresh or marinate more than other types of cuisine. Thanks so much for this recipe....It is definitely a keeper in my home...P.S. The scallops and shrimp cook perfect with the directions....When you keep adding cool ingredients to the boiling water it lowers the temperature all over again, so the seafood is not overcooking. I also made JoSele's Cauliflower and Parmesan to go with this and it is great as well.