Cataract City Shrimp And Scallops With Tropical Salsa Falls Food

GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS WITH TROPICAL SALSA

Steps:

• For the shrimp: Place the shrimp, limes and onions in a resealable plastic bag. Whisk together the oil, salt, cloves, lime juice and chipotle in a small bowl. Pour over the shrimp in the bag and seal the bag, squeezing out as much air as possible. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
• For the tropical salsa: Meanwhile, combine the pineapple, avocado, cactus, jalapenos and mangoes in a medium bowl. Add the cilantro, vinegar, oil and epazote and toss to combine. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
• For assembly: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and sprinkle with salt. Place the shrimp on the grill over direct heat and cook, turning once, until they are charred and the flesh is pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add the cooked shrimp to the salsa and toss to combine. Sprinkle with salt. To serve, whisk together the crema, adobo, lime zest and lime juice in a small bowl. Build the tacos starting with a corn tortilla, add 4 to 5 shrimp, 1/4 cup tropical salsa, a drizzle of the crema mixture and some cilantro leaves.

SEAFOOD DINNER

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
• Cut fish into large chunks and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste and brown lightly in oil and butter (about 1 minute per side).
• Remove fish from pan and set aside.
• Add wine (careful to keep wine from direct heat while pouring into pan) and deglaze pan.
• Stir in jar of salsa and chicken broth. Let broth simmer over medium heat until liquid begins to bubble.
• Add scallops and shrimp to broth, stir gently, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
• Cut lemon in half, squeeze juice into pan.
• Add fish back to pan and gently stir.
• Replace cover and simmer another 6-7 minutes.
• Serve in large bowls with crunchy bread and enjoy!

SHRIMP 'N' SCALLOPS TROPICAL SALAD

Steps:

• Place the first 8 ingredients in a blender. Cover and process until blended; set aside. Divide the lettuce, cucumber, avocado, nuts, onion and cilantro between 2 serving plates. , In a small bowl, combine oil and jerk seasoning. Thread shrimp and scallops onto 2 metal or soaked wooden skewers; brush with oil mixture. , Grill skewers, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque, 2-3 minutes on each side. Place on salads; drizzle with dressing.

SCALLOPS WITH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• In bowl combine all salsa ingredients and mix well.
• The sweet vs tart balance can be adjusted to your taste by adding more sugar or lime juice.
• Sprinkle each side of the scallops with salt, pepper and sugar.
• In skillet, melt butter over medium high heat.
• Right when butter starts to turn color, add scallops and cook 1 1/2-2 minutes on each side or until they are lightly browned.
• (Make sure they do not overcook!) Transfer scallops to plate and serve with salsa.

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH TROPICAL SALSA

Steps:

• In a bowl combine all the ingredients except for the salt, pepper and scallops.
• Toss well. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Heat a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Coat the pan with cooking spray.
• Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
• Add half the scallops and sear, turning once, about 2 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
• Repeat with the remaining half of the scallops.
• Top with the salsa and serve.