Seafood Salad

 Seafood Salad Recipe

Seafood Salad Recipe

Serves: 4–6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes (if cooking seafood)
Chill Time: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

• Seafood:

  • 1 lb (450g) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb (450g) lump crab meat or imitation crab, flaked
  • ½ lb (225g) calamari rings, cooked and cooled (optional)
  • ½ lb (225g) cooked bay scallops (optional)

• Vegetables and Add-Ins:

  • 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • ¼ cup (35g) black or green olives, sliced
  • ¼ cup (35g) capers (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

• Dressing:

  • ⅓ cup (80ml) olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Dressing:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano until well combined. Set aside.

2. Cook (if necessary):

   • If using raw seafood, cook shrimp, calamari, or scallops by boiling or steaming until opaque and firm. Allow them to cool before using.

3. Combine Ingredients:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine shrimp, crab meat, calamari, scallops (if using), tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, olives, and capers.

4. Dress the Salad:

   • Pour the dressing over the seafood and vegetables. Toss gently to coat evenly.

5. Chill:

   • Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

6. Serve:

   • Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving. Pair with crusty bread, crackers, or serve as a side dish.

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Tips

• Substitute or add your favorite seafood, like lobster or white fish, to customize the salad.
• For extra richness, top with avocado slices before serving.
• Keep leftovers refrigerated and consume within 2 days.

Enjoy this light, refreshing, and protein-packed seafood salad! 🦐🐚