Avocado Filled With Marinated Scallops and Mussels

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Ready In:
22mins
Ingredients:
18
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • For mayonnaise.
  • Combine all ingredients except oil in blender or processor; blend 1 minute.
  • With machine running, add oil in a thin, steady stream; continue processing until mixture is thick (can be prepared up to 3 days ahead).
  • Bring wine and ½ cup water to boil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add mussels.
  • Cover and cook until mussels just open, about 4 minutes.
  • Remove mussels from pan.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Remove mussels from shells; chill.
  • Combine remaining 1 cup water, lemon juice and scallops in medium saucepan; bring to boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cover and refrigerate until well-chilled.
  • Drain.
  • Combine mussels and scallops in bowl.
  • Stir in ¾ cup mayonnaise.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 12 hours (can be prepared 1 day ahead).
  • Rub peeled avocado halves with 2 tbsp lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
  • Line 6 plates with lettuce leaves; place avocado, cut side up, on each.
  • Spoon scallop/mussel mixture into avocados, mounding slightly in center.
  • Or, slice avocados, fanning on top of lettuce; divide scallop mixture among plates.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.

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  1. This recipe is delicious made with the scallops and some shrimp in place of the mussels. I filled an avocado half with the mixture and then sprinkled some peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes on top as well as some cilantro. It was beautiful. I did have quite a bit of trouble getting the mayonnaise to have a pleasant taste. It seemed a little "bitter" to me and I am guessing that my olive oil was too strong, or perhaps it was the garlic. I just kept adding a splash of vinegar, some mustard and a pinch of sugar, but it never progressed beyond acceptable. The texture was excellent though, and the presentation wonderful.
     
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