Grilled Seafood Salad Recipe
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Grilled Seafood Salad

By: Crisco® Pure Olive Oil 
"Marinated sea scallops, large shrimp, and portobello mushroom strips are cooked quickly in a grill pan, then served on a bed of baby salad greens with grape tomatoes, bell pepper strips, shredded carrots, and homemade vinaigrette in this colorful summer main-course salad."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

Prep Time:
40 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • Marinade:
  • Juice of 1 lime (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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  • Seafood and Mushrooms:
  • 1/2 pound fresh sea scallops, 10 to 20 count size
  • 1/2 pound fresh tail-on shrimp, 21 to 25 count size
  • 1 (6 ounce) package sliced portobello mushrooms
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  • Italian Vinaigrette:
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (basil, oregano and thyme)
  • 1/2 cup Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
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  • Salad:
  • 12 cups fresh mixed baby greens
  • 1 cup baby grape tomatoes
  • 1 medium cucumber, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, cut in julienne strips
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut in julienne strips
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

  1. Whisk together marinade ingredients in shallow dish. Add seafood and sliced mushrooms; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  2. Combine all vinaigrette ingredients except oil in a blender or food processor. Process on high speed until the mixture is well blended. With the motor running, carefully pour in the olive oil in a steady stream. Set aside.
  3. Spray grill pan or saute pan with no-stick cooking spray; heat to medium high heat. Remove seafood and mushrooms from marinade; discard marinade. Grill shrimp and scallops 2 to 3 minutes per side or until seafood is cooked through and has browned highlights. Remove from pan and set aside. Add mushrooms; grill 4 to 5 minutes, turning once. Remove from pan.
  4. Arrange salad ingredients on a medium platter. Top with grilled seafood and mushrooms. Drizzle dressing as desired over the salad. Top with the Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 319 | Total Fat: 24.6g | Cholesterol: 69mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2012 by kellieann Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was pretty good but we thought the amount of salad was way too much compared to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2012 by vadia   view full review
Tasty and pretty.

 

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