Scallop-Avocado Appetizer Recipe

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Brief

Additional: 25 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Scallop-Avocado Appetizer Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound dry-pack scallops (16-20 count)

1 cup chopped tomato

1 cup sliced green onions

1 avocado

cubed

1 cup chopped cilantro

6 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ teaspoon hot pepper flakes

or to taste

¼ teaspoon salt

or to taste

Seafood

Directions

Step 1

In a small pan bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add scallops reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 minutes -- do not overcook. Drain and refrigerate for 2 hours. Cut into small (1-inch) pieces. Combine all ingredients. Serve in cocktail glasses.

Nutritional Information

Scallop-Avocado Appetizer Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 157.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.2g 28%

Carbohydrates: 8.8g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 14%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 7.9g 12%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 6%

Cholesterol: 25mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 1139.3IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.5mg 34%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 16%

Vitamin C: 19.6mg 33%

Folate: 61.4mcg 15%

Calcium: 45.5mg 5%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 62.5mg 22%

Potassium: 588.3mg 17%

Sodium: 229.3mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 71.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.