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Seafood Salad

Mouthwatering Seafood Salad for a Refreshing Feast

Enjoy a refreshing Italian Seafood Salad featuring fresh seafood, citrus notes, and zesty dressing, perfect for impressing guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 lb Octopus Pre-cooked can save prep time.
  • 1 lb Squid Tubes Slice into rings for presentation.
  • 1 lb Tiger Shrimp Peel and devein before cooking.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 stalks Celery Adds a refreshing crunch.
  • 1 whole Lemon Essential for poaching and dressing.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil Choose high-quality for best flavor.
  • 1 whole Tangerine Half used whole, half juiced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for best results.
  • 2 tbsp Honey Dijon Mustard Adds mild sweetness and tang.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley For garnishing.
For Seasoning
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Infuses flavor while cooking seafood.
  • 5 whole Peppercorns Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tbsp Salt Use to season to taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • medium bowl
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Seafood Preparation
  1. Rinse the octopus under cold water. In a large pot, bring water to a boil, adding celery, a halved lemon, bay leaf, peppercorns, and salt. Submerge the octopus, dipping the tentacles in and out of the boiling water. Cook for 40-45 minutes until tender, then carefully remove and let cool.
  2. Once the octopus is cool enough to handle, slice it into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate pot, bring water to a gentle simmer and add the halved lemon, tangerine, bay leaves, and a pinch of salt. Gently drop in the squid and tiger shrimp, poaching for about 2 minutes until fully cooked. Drain and set aside with the octopus.
Dressing and Combine
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, tangerine juice, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey Dijon mustard, and a sprinkle of salt.
  2. In the large mixing bowl with octopus, add poached squid, shrimp, and any remaining juices. Drizzle dressing over seafood mixture and gently toss until well-coated.
  3. Transfer the seafood salad to a serving platter. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serving
  1. Serve salad at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to enhance flavor mingling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, allow salad to chill for 30 minutes before serving.

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