Traditional shrimp cocktail gets upgraded in this fresh and flavorful light appetizer. Serve it in pretty martini or margarita glasses for a dinner party, or small rocks glasses for a cocktail party.
Ingredients:
Lemony Shrimp and Scallop Cocktail
- 4 Cups of Water
- 1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Lb Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined
- 1/2 Lb Scallops
Lemon Vinaigrette
- 1/3 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/2 Tsp Thyme
- 1 Tsp Garlic, Minced
- 3 Tbs Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 Tbs White Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 Tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
Directions:
- Combine the water, white wine vinegar, and salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove immediately with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
- Add the scallops, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until cooked through.
- Remove from the water and add to the shrimp.
- Heat olive oil in a medium sauce pan, and add thyme and garlic.
- Cook over low heat for 1 minute, and them remove from heat.
- Add the lemon juice, mustard, white wine vinegar, and pepper.
- Pour the hot vinaigrette over the seafood and toss well.
- Refrigerate for an hour, and serve with lemon or lime slices in a pretty cocktail glass.
Tip: If you'd like to just use shrimp, simply use a pound of shrimp and eliminate the scallops.
Turn this into a main course salad by pouring the seafood and vinaigrette over a plate of arugula, grape tomatoes, and feta cheese. It's fabulous!
