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 delightful way to elevate your lunch or dinner, look no further than this vibrant Seafood Avocado Salad with Ginger. Bursting with flavors and textures, this dish harmoniously combines tender shrimp, sweet bay scallops, and luscious lobster meat, all complemented by the creamy richness of ripe avocado. It's a dish that's not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also incredibly satisfying, making it perfect for any occasion.

The freshness of arugula, paired with crisp cucumbers, crunchy carrots, and celery, adds a refreshing crunch that balances the seafood beautifully. To top it off, a zesty dressing infused with ginger, cilantro, and a hint of Thai roasted chile paste delivers an exciting burst of flavor in every bite. Whether you're serving it as a side dish at a summer gathering, a light and healthy lunch, or even as a hearty main course, this salad promises to impress your family and friends.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can enjoy this nutritious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Packed with protein and healthy fats, each serving of this stunning salad offers a guilt-free indulgence at around 199 calories. Dive into a bowl of this mouthwatering seafood avocado salad, and bring a taste of the sea right to your table!

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 green onions 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 roasted chile paste 
  • 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