Scallop-Avocado Appetizer Recipe
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Scallop-Avocado Appetizer

By: USA WEEKEND Jean Carper 
"Easy, elegant starter: One of the most popular appetizers I've ever served, this combo of low-calorie seafood and antioxidant-rich tomatoes, onions, avocado and cilantro looks and tastes great."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry-pack scallops (16-20 count)
  • 1 cup chopped tomato
  • 1 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Directions

  1. In a small pan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add scallops, reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 minutes -- do not overcook. Drain and refrigerate for 2 hours. Cut into small (1-inch) pieces. Combine all ingredients. Serve in cocktail glasses.

Footnotes

  • Copyright 2006 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 157 | Total Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 25mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

   

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2010 by mrs. kosmos   view full review
As written, the proportions of the ingredients are off. But by fixing the proportions, this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2006 by kk   view full review
Not sure if I would make it again or not but wasn't bad. I did not have tomotoes and Cilantro...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by PEARLIE5 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
i really didn't like this. the cilantro was way too overpowering. i think a teaspoon of it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2010 by kellieann Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was delicious! I took mrs. kosmos advice and cut down on the amount of cilantro and lime...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2008 by CD   view full review
My family loved this recipe. It is a great way to make scallops different. This goes great...

 

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