# Green Scallop Tacos These Unsual Tacos Provide a Vibrant Flavor and Hue By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-07-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-scallop References: [foodrepublic](http://www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/via-verde-make-these-green-scallop-tacos/) Green Scallop Tacos may sound like an unconventional dish -- with an unsightly color palette -- but this [Mexican-inspired meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacodeli-al-pastor-taco) is just as tasty as all other taco dishes. The basic taco dish offers an array of colors due to its use of various vegetables. However, where this dish lacks in tomatoes, onions and more, it succeeds in a delicious green chili. Featuring a green Hulk color, this chili is incredibly easy to make which makes the rest of this dish just as simple. Wrapped in [corn flour tortillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiesta-softshell-tacos), the interior of these tacos feature [juicy scallops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diablo-shrimp) on a bed of the aforementioned salsa verde. Though Green Scallop Tacos are quite the delectable dish, the green chili also pairs quite well with breakfast eggs and nachos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Colorful Food:** Explore the popularity of unconventional food dishes that feature vibrant and unique colors like the Green Scallop Tacos. - **Creative Salsa:** Discover innovative ways to create delicious and easy-to-make salsas, such as the green chili salsa verde used in the Green Scallop Tacos. - **Versatile Ingredients:** Embrace the versatility of ingredients like scallops and green chili salsa verde, which can be used in a variety of dishes, from tacos to breakfast eggs and nachos. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore new opportunities for creating colorful and unconventional dishes like the Green Scallop Tacos, catering to adventurous eaters. - **Sauce and Condiment:** The sauce and condiment industry can innovate by developing unique and flavorful salsas, like the green chili salsa verde, to enhance various dishes. - **Seafood:** The seafood industry can seize the opportunity to promote the use of scallops in different culinary creations, including tacos and other Mexican-inspired meals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mexican Holiday Taco Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chile-en-nogada-taco.md) - [Pistachio-Crusted Salmon Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-pistachio-taco.md) - [Gluten-Free Salmon Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paleo-salmon-tacos.md) - [Coastal-Inspired Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-shrimp-tacos.md) - [Tropical Mango Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-shrimp-street-tacos.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margarita-shrimp-taco.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pia-colada-shrimp.md) - [Tropical Grilled Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-diver-taco.md) - [Herbaceous Crispy Cod Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reefer-taco.md)