Description
Mediterranean charm sparkles in this Italian seafood salad, blending fresh ocean treasures with zesty herbs and crisp vegetables. Delicate shrimp, tender calamari, and succulent mussels dance together, inviting you to savor coastal Italian flavors in one refreshing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 0.5 pound (226.8 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 pound (226.8 grams) calamari, cleaned and sliced into rings
- 0.5 pound (226.8 grams) scallops
Dressing and Aromatics:
- 0.25 cup (59 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (44 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup (14 grams) chopped fresh parsley
Vegetables:
- 0.25 cup (37 grams) chopped celery
- 0.25 cup (40 grams) chopped red onion
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a generously salted water bath in a large pot, bringing it to a rolling boil at high heat.
- Submerge shrimp into the boiling water, cooking precisely for 2 minutes until they transform into a vibrant pink hue, then swiftly extract and reserve.
- Immerse calamari rings into the same boiling liquid, allowing them to cook for exactly 1 minute before removing and setting aside.
- Gently lower scallops into the water, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they become completely opaque, then transfer to a cooling area.
- Create a zesty marinade by vigorously whisking together olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, tangy vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and cracked black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Carefully combine the perfectly cooked seafood with finely chopped parsley, crisp celery, and thinly sliced red onion, folding them into the prepared marinade.
- Delicately toss the ingredients, ensuring an even coating of the dressing, then refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
Notes
- Timing is crucial when cooking seafood to prevent overcooking, which can make it tough and rubbery.
- Use the freshest seafood possible for the most vibrant and authentic flavor profile.
- Chill the seafood completely before mixing to enhance the salad’s refreshing taste and texture.
- Adjust marinating time based on personal preference, but don’t exceed 2 hours to maintain seafood’s delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 346
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg