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Seafood Salad: A Treasure of Fresh Flavors
There’s something magical about seafood salads. The way tender shrimp, succulent crab, and sweet scallops come together with crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing creates a dish that feels both luxurious and refreshing. The recipe I stumbled upon was so delightful that I immediately printed it like a treasure and framed it—because some recipes deserve more than just a spot in a cookbook. Here’s how to make this exquisite seafood salad step by step.
Ingredients
For this seafood salad, you’ll need:
- Seafood:
- 200g cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 150g cooked crab meat
- 150g cooked scallops
- Vegetables and Greens:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: a pinch of smoked paprika for a subtle kick
- Garnish:
- Fresh dill or parsley
- Lemon wedges
Step-by-Step Method
Step 1: Prepare the Seafood
If your seafood is pre-cooked, ensure it’s fully thawed and drained. For fresh seafood:
- Shrimp: Boil shrimp in lightly salted water for 2–3 minutes until pink and firm. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
- Scallops: Sear scallops in a hot nonstick pan with a teaspoon of olive oil for 1–2 minutes on each side until golden.
- Crab Meat: If using fresh crab, gently steam or boil it until the shells turn bright orange, then extract the meat.
Once prepared, cut larger pieces into bite-sized portions for easy mixing.
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