Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Italian Seafood Salad
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Let the seafood salad rest for a few minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
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Notes
This seafood salad can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator to save time and enhance flavor.
