Seafood Salad With Warm Citrus Dressing Recipe

Name: Seafood Salad With Warm Citrus Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sunflower oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 1/2 inches fresh ginger, minced; 1 shallot, minced; lime, juice and zest of; 1/2 orange, juice and zest of; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; 6 cups torn assorted salad greens; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint (or less, to taste); 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned; 1/2 lb scallops, cooked; 1/2 lb peeled and deveined cooked shrimp; 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, toasted; fresh edible flower (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sunflower oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 inches fresh ginger, minced
1 shallot, minced
lime, juice and zest of
1/2 orange, juice and zest of
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
6 cups torn assorted salad greens
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint (or less, to taste)
2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
1/2 lb scallops, cooked
1/2 lb peeled and deveined cooked shrimp
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, toasted
fresh edible flower (optional)

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat; add garlic, ginger and shallot; cook, stirring often, until tender, about 4 minutes.
2
Stir in lime zest and juice, orange zest and juice, sugar, salt and pepper to taste; cook 1 minute then slowly whisk in remaining oil.
3
Toss together greens, cilantro, and mint in a large serving bowl.
4
Arrange orange sections, scallops and shrimp on to of the greens; sprinkle with sunflower seeds and edible flowers, if desired.
5
Pour 1/4 cup of the warm dressing over salad; toss to coat.
6
Add additional dressing as needed.
7
*To toast sunflower seeds, heat them in a small dry pan over low heat, stirring often, until lightly browned; immediately remove seeds from the pan to stop cooking.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sunflower oil, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 1/2 inches fresh ginger, minced, 1 shallot, minced, and more.

Yes, Seafood Salad With Warm Citrus Dressing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Seafood Salad With Warm Citrus Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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