Seafood Avocado Salad with Ginger

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
17%
Seafood Avocado Salad with Ginger
45 min.
6
199kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy seafood, this Seafood Avocado Salad with Ginger is the perfect dish to brighten your lunch or elevate your dinner table. Packed with a variety of flavors and textures, this salad not only delights the palate but also provides essential nutrients, making it gluten-free and dairy-free—ideal for those with dietary restrictions.

The combination of succulent bay scallops, shrimp, and tender lobster meat creates a seafood lover's dream. Tossed with ripe avocado for creaminess and crisp vegetables like celery, cucumber, and carrots for added crunch, each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor. The zingy ginger and fresh lime juice dress the dish with a unique twist, while the cilantro adds a fresh herbal note that ties everything together beautifully.

Perfect as a side dish to accompany your favorite grilled meats or as a light main course, this easy-to-make salad is also a showstopper for any gathering. In just 45 minutes, you can serve up a vibrant meal that looks and tastes as though you spent hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re enjoying a sunny day outdoors or a cozy evening in, this Seafood Avocado Salad with Ginger is sure to impress your friends and family while keeping your meal healthy and satisfying!

Ingredients

  • cups arugula divided trimmed
  •  avocado ripe peeled finely chopped
  • 0.8 pound bay scallops 
  • 0.5 cup carrots chopped
  • cup celery chopped
  • cup cucumber chopped
  • tablespoon fish sauce 
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • teaspoons ginger fresh grated peeled
  • 0.5 cup spring onion chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • 0.5 pound live maine lobsters cooked coarsely chopped
  • tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar 
  • 0.8 pound shrimp deveined peeled
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • teaspoon thai chile 
  • quarts water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan; reduce heat to medium, and simmer.
  2. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes or until done.
  3. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon.
  4. Add scallops to pan; cook 3 minutes or until done.
  5. Drain; cool 10 minutes.
  6. Combine shrimp, scallops, celery, and next 5 ingredients (through avocado) in a large bowl; toss well.
  7. Combine cilantro and the next 6 ingredients (through chile paste) in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  8. Add cilantro mixture to shrimp mixture, tossing to coat.
  9. Place 1 cup trimmed arugula on each of 6 plates; top each with about 1 cup seafood and avocado mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories199kcal
Protein51.84%
Fat26.67%
Carbs21.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.82
Glycemic Load
2.38
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
19.926086964815%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.49mg
Luteolin
0.22mg
Isorhamnetin
0.86mg
Kaempferol
7.15mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:199.08kcal
9.95%
Fat:6.03g
9.28%
Saturated Fat:0.95g
5.92%
Carbohydrates:10.94g
3.65%
Net Carbohydrates:7.37g
2.68%
Sugar:4.15g
4.61%
Cholesterol:152.9mg
50.97%
Sodium:731.67mg
31.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.38g
52.76%
Vitamin K:54.6µg
52%
Vitamin A:2506.11IU
50.12%
Copper:0.91mg
45.72%
Selenium:31.96µg
45.65%
Phosphorus:416.93mg
41.69%
Vitamin B12:1.29µg
21.44%
Potassium:732.6mg
20.93%
Magnesium:82.81mg
20.7%
Zinc:3.09mg
20.57%
Folate:78.54µg
19.63%
Vitamin C:14.1mg
17.1%
Fiber:3.56g
14.25%
Calcium:139.14mg
13.91%
Vitamin B5:1.37mg
13.68%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.16%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.87%
Vitamin B3:1.95mg
9.74%
Vitamin E:1.3mg
8.69%
Iron:1.37mg
7.62%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.29%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.54%
Source:My Recipes