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Seafood Salad

Fresh and Zesty Seafood Salad to Brighten Your Day

This vibrant Seafood Salad is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, capturing the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 lb Octopus Opt for cleaned octopus for convenience.
  • 1 lb Squid Tubes Cut into rings for the perfect bite.
  • 1 lb Tiger Shrimp Peeled and deveined.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 rib Celery Chop finely for better distribution.
For the Citrus
  • 1 whole Lemon Use for poaching and juicing.
  • 1 whole Tangerine Juiced for a delicious twist.
For the Dressing
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 2 tbsp Honey Dijon Mustard For balancing tang.
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil High-quality extra virgin.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped for garnish.
For Seasoning
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remove before serving.
  • 1 tbsp Peppercorns Use whole.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste.
Optional
  • 1 piece Wine Cork Can help tenderize the octopus.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Small bowl
  • serving bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the octopus by rinsing thoroughly under cold water. In a large pot, combine water with chopped celery rib, halved lemon, bay leaf, peppercorns, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  2. Cook the octopus for 40-45 minutes until tender, checking doneness. Remove and cool.
  3. Prepare squid rings by boiling water with half a lemon, a tangerine, bay leaves, and salt, then poaching squid for 2 minutes.
  4. Poach the peeled shrimp in the same water for 2 minutes until pink. Remove and place with squid.
  5. Cut the cooled octopus into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Whisk together olive oil, tangerine juice, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey Dijon mustard, and salt. Stir in parsley.
  7. Combine chopped octopus, squid, and shrimp in a serving bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
  8. Serve immediately or let rest for flavors to meld. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Best served fresh; can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days. Avoid freezing for optimal texture.

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