Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this seafood salad, combining fresh shrimp, tender calamari, and crisp vegetables tossed in a zesty dressing. Perfect for warm gatherings or a light lunch, this dish is not just a meal but an experience that will transport you to the seaside with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb calamari, cleaned and cut into rings
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean shrimp and calamari under cold water.
- Boil salted water; add shrimp and calamari. Cook until shrimp are pink (3-4 minutes). Drain and cool.
- While cooling, chop bell peppers and cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop herbs.
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until combined.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled seafood with veggies and herbs; drizzle dressing over top and toss gently.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg