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Italian Seafood Salad

Italian Seafood Salad
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A refreshing and zesty Italian seafood salad featuring a mix of octopus, shrimp, and squid, enriched with a citrus dressing.

Ingredients

  • Octopus (1.5 lbs): Tenderize by boiling.
  • Shrimp (8 large): Peeled and deveined.
  • Squid (4 tubes): Cut into rings.
  • Celery (1 rib), bay leaves (2), lemon (2), tangerines (3): For poaching and dressing.
  • Garlic (3 cloves): Adds depth to the dressing.
  • Olive oil (¼ cup): The base for the citrus dressing.
  • Honey Dijon mustard (2 tsp): Adds subtle sweetness to the vinaigrette.
  • Fresh parsley (¼ cup): Brings color and freshness to the salad.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions

  1. Begin by rinsing the octopus thoroughly. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add celery, bay leaves, lemon slices, peppercorns, and salt. Before fully submerging the octopus, dip the tentacles into the boiling water a few times to curl them.
  2. Once done, simmer the octopus for about 40-45 minutes until tender. Afterward, remove, cool, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In the same pot, add the shrimp and squid and boil them for about 2 minutes each. For added flavor, add tangerine and lemon halves into the water. Once cooked, remove and set them aside to cool.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, freshly squeezed tangerine and lemon juice, minced garlic, mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper. The dressing should be zesty and fragrant with citrus notes.
  5. Combine the cooked octopus, shrimp, and squid in a large serving bowl. Drizzle the citrus dressing over the seafood and toss to ensure everything is well coated. Let the salad sit for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • For best results, allow the seafood to cool completely before mixing with the dressing.
  • This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
  • Adjust the lemon and tangerine quantities based on personal preference for acidity.

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