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Seafood Salad

Fresh and Flavorful Seafood Salad for Summer Bliss

This vibrant Seafood Salad celebrates fresh ingredients, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 1 lb Octopus Cleaned
  • 1 lb Squid Tubes Cleaned
  • 1 lb Tiger Shrimp Peeled and deveined
Vegetables
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced
  • 1 Lemon Halved for boiling and juiced for dressing
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 each Tangerine Juiced
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Honey Dijon Mustard
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Freshly chopped for garnish
Cooking Essentials
  • 1 each Bay Leaf
  • 10 each Peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 each Wine Cork Optional, traditionally used

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the cleaned octopus under cold water and place it in a large pot. Add chopped celery, a halved lemon, bay leaf, peppercorns, an optional wine cork, and salt. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 40-45 minutes, until the octopus is tender.
  2. In a separate pot, fill with water and add the juice of one lemon, a tangerine, bay leaves, and salt to taste. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Add the cleaned squid tubes and poach for 2 minutes, then add the peeled and deveined tiger shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  3. Prepare the dressing by mixing 1/4 cup of olive oil, the juice of the tangerine, and the juice of the remaining lemon in a jar or bowl. Add minced garlic, honey Dijon mustard, chopped parsley, and salt to taste. Whisk until well combined and emulsified.
  4. Combine the octopus, shrimp, and squid with diced celery in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the homemade citrus dressing over the seafood mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Transfer the seafood salad to a serving platter or bowl. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired. Let it rest for about 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Select the freshest seafood available to enhance the flavor and texture of the salad. Allow the salad to chill before serving for the best flavor experience.

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