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Seafood Salad

Delicious Seafood Salad That Brightens Your Summer Meals

A vibrant Seafood Salad that is light, refreshing, and perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 lb Octopus Use cleaned octopus for easier preparation
  • 1 lb Squid Tubes Feel free to use just tentacles if preferred
  • 1 lb Tiger Shrimp Peeled and deveined for convenience
For the Crunch
  • 2 stalks Celery Fresh, crisp celery adds crunch
For the Flavor
  • 1 Juice Lemon Enhances flavor with acidity
  • 1 Juice Tangerine Swap with orange if needed
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For Seasoning
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Infuses cooking water with flavor
  • 5 whole Peppercorns
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 piece Wine Cork Optional, tenderizes octopus
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Vital base for dressing
  • 1 tbsp Honey Dijon Mustard Regular Dijon can be substituted
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Fresh garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Italian Seafood Salad
  1. Rinse the cleaned octopus under cold water. In a large pot, combine water, celery, lemon, bay leaf, peppercorns, and salt, then bring to a gentle boil. Dip the octopus tentacles into the boiling water a few times until they curl, then reduce the heat and simmer for 40-45 minutes.
  2. While the octopus simmers, prepare another pot of water with lemon juice, tangerine juice, bay leaves, and salt. Bring this mixture to a boil. First, add the squid tubes and tentacles, poaching for about 2 minutes until they turn opaque. Next, add the shrimp and let them cook for another 2 minutes until pink and firm.
  3. In a bowl or jar, combine olive oil, tangerine juice, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt. Whisk together until emulsified.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled octopus, shrimp, and squid. Pour the dressing over the seafood and gently toss until everything is well coated.
  5. Let the seafood salad rest for a few minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This seafood salad can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator to save time and enhance flavor.

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