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Seafood Salad

Delicious Seafood Salad: Fresh, Flavorful, and Easy to Make

This Seafood Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish that captures the essence of the Mediterranean, making it a perfect quick and gluten-free option.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb Octopus Tender, can substitute with shrimp or squid
  • 2 stalks Celery Quartered
  • 1 whole Lemon Halved for poaching and dressing
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 tsp Peppercorns
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 piece Wine Cork Optional for tenderness
  • 1 cup Squid Tubes Cleaned and cut into rings
  • 1 lb Tiger Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 whole Tangerine Halved for juicing
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil Base of the dressing
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 Tbsp Honey Dijon Mustard
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the octopus under cold water and remove debris. Place in a pot with water, celery, lemon halves, bay leaf, peppercorns, and salt. Bring to a boil and dip the octopus in three times, then cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes until tender.
  2. Once cooked, cool the octopus for 10-15 minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In another pot, boil water with lemon halves, tangerine halves, bay leaves, and salt. Add the squid and shrimp, poaching for about 2 minutes until shrimp is pink and squid is tender.
  4. Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a bowl: olive oil, tangerine juice, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt, and parsley.
  5. In a serving bowl, mix together all seafood and drizzle dressing over. Toss to coat and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Allow the salad to rest for 15 minutes at room temperature to meld flavors, or chill in the fridge for up to 12 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh seafood for the best flavor. The salad can be served as an appetizer or light main course. Garnish with parsley or lemon zest before serving.

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