Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
72%
Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche Salad
45 min.
4
184kcal

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Craving a vibrant, light, and utterly delicious dish that's both healthy and packed with flavor? Look no further than this Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche Salad! Imagine tender, perfectly cooked scallops and shrimp marinated in a zesty, homemade tomatillo and lime sauce, bursting with the freshness of cilantro. This isn't your typical ceviche; it's elevated with the subtle sweetness of yellow bell pepper and balanced by the sharpness of red onion.

Forget hours spent in the kitchen – this delightful salad is ready in just 45 minutes! It's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a fantastic option for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking for a "very healthy" meal. We're talking a health score of 72!

Perfect as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or even a satisfying snack, this ceviche salad is incredibly versatile. The light 184 calories per serving means you can indulge guilt-free. Imagine the explosion of flavors with each bite – the cool seafood, the tangy marinade, and the subtle heat from your favorite hot sauce. Served atop a bed of fresh spinach leaves, this salad is a feast for both your eyes and your taste buds. Prepare to be amazed by how easily you can create this restaurant-quality dish at home! It's a conversation starter and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound bay scallops 
  • 0.5 cup lightly cilantro fresh packed
  • cups rice white cold cooked
  • servings hot sauce 
  • tablespoons juice of lime 
  • 0.5 cup onion red finely chopped
  • 0.5 lb salad mix rinsed drained
  • servings salt 
  • 0.3 pound tomatillos husked rinsed
  • cup bell pepper yellow chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. In a 2- to 3-quart pan over high heat, bring 4 cups water to a boil.
  2. Add scallops and shrimp, cover pan, and remove from heat.
  3. Let stand until scallops and shrimp are opaque in thickest part (cut to test), about 5 minutes.
  4. Drain shellfish and pour into a bowl; nest bowl in ice water. Stir occasionally.
  5. Meanwhile, coarsely chop tomatillos. In a blender or food processor, whirl tomatillos, lime juice, and cilantro until pured.
  6. Pour over scallops and shrimp.
  7. Add onion and bell pepper.
  8. Mix occasionally until ceviche is lukewarm or cool, 20 to 30 minutes.
  9. Add rice; mix and season to taste with salt and hot sauce.
  10. Arrange spinach on dinner plates and top with ceviche mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories184kcal
Protein24.65%
Fat5.41%
Carbs69.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50
Glycemic Load
24.59
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
25.925652047862%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.8mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
3.75mg
Myricetin
0.29mg
Quercetin
7.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:184.34kcal
9.22%
Fat:1.12g
1.73%
Saturated Fat:0.23g
1.43%
Carbohydrates:32.7g
10.9%
Net Carbohydrates:29.84g
10.85%
Sugar:2.39g
2.65%
Cholesterol:13.61mg
4.54%
Sodium:467.17mg
20.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.52g
23.05%
Vitamin K:283.05µg
269.57%
Vitamin C:91.95mg
111.45%
Vitamin A:5564.46IU
111.29%
Manganese:1.01mg
50.71%
Folate:138.9µg
34.73%
Phosphorus:278.94mg
27.89%
Selenium:14.13µg
20.18%
Magnesium:80.02mg
20%
Potassium:663.79mg
18.97%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.69%
Vitamin B12:0.8µg
13.32%
Iron:2.34mg
13.02%
Fiber:2.86g
11.45%
Copper:0.22mg
10.9%
Vitamin B3:2.04mg
10.19%
Zinc:1.38mg
9.2%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.12%
Vitamin E:1.36mg
9.07%
Calcium:80.63mg
8.06%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.62%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.17%
Source:My Recipes