Grilled Avocado And Scallop Salad Recipes

CARIBBEAN GRILLED SCALLOP SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare grill to high heat.
• Pat scallops dry with a paper towel.
• Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons fish rub evenly over scallops.
• Coat scallops with cooking spray.
• Place scallops on grill rack; grill 3 minutes on each side or until done.
• Remove scallops.
• Add pineapple to grill rack; grill 2 minutes on each side.
• Remove pineapple from grill; chop pineapple.
• Combine salad greens, lettuce, pineapple, and avocado in a large bowl.
• Chop large pieces of chutney.
• Combine chutney, lime juice, olive oil, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon fish rub in a small bowl (add red pepper flakes, if using).
• Add dressing to salad, and toss well.
• Place 1 1/2 cups salad into each of 4 bowls.
• Arrange 3 scallops over each salad.

GRILLED SCALLOPS WITH AVOCADO CREAM AND SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium ceramic or glass bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of oil, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, ½ teaspoons of grated zest, ¼ teaspoons of salt, cumin, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes (if using.)
• Add the scallops and marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for 1 hour(remember the lime juice can cook the scallops if kept there too long and they may become rubbery.)
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat until hot.
• Add the tortilla wedges in batches and cook until golden brown on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Drain the wedges on paper towels.
• Peel, pit, and coarsely mash the avocados in another medium bowl.
• Stir in the onion, yogurt, and remaining lime juice, zest, and salt.
• When ready to serve, preheat the grill or broiler. In a broiler pan, cook the scallops about 3 inches from the heat until cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• To serve, spread 2 teaspoons of avocado cream on each tortilla wedge.
• Top with 1 tablespoons of lettuce and 1 scallop, and finish with about 1 tablespoons of salsa.
• Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

GRILLED SEA SCALLOPS WITH AVOCADO-CORN RELISH ON CRISP TORTILLAS

Steps:

• For the relish: Combine all ingredients in bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• For the scallops: Preheat grill. Brush scallops with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill the scallops for 2 minutes on each side. Arrange tortillas on a serving platter, top each with a layer of relish and 1 scallop. Garnish with parsley.

AVOCADO, MANGO, AND SCALLOP SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a skillet with water to about 1/2-inch depth and bring to a boil; cook scallops until tender and cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain water and allow scallops to cool to room temperature. Place scallops in a bowl and coat with olive oil and season with salt.
• Break leaves off cilantro and chop the stalks into about 1-inch pieces. Mix leaves and stalks together in a bowl. Sprinkle 1/2 of the cilantro mixture onto a serving plate.
• Combine mangos, red bell pepper, and olives in a bowl; spread over the cilantro on the serving platter.
• Mix remaining cilantro with scallops and arrange on top of the mango mixture. Fan the avocado slices around the outside of the serving plate. Spoon lemon juice over avocado slices.