How to Make Italian Marinated Seafood Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian cuisine is known for its delicious and fresh seafood dishes, and one of the most popular ways to enjoy seafood in Italy is in a marinated seafood salad. This dish is a perfect combination of flavors, textures, and colors, and it's a great way to showcase the bounty of the sea.

Made with a variety of seafood, such as shrimp, squid, and mussels, and marinated in a tangy and herbaceous dressing, Italian marinated seafood salad is a refreshing and light dish that is perfect for su...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound sea scallops
  • ¼ pound medium shrimp
  • ½ pound fresh mussels
  • ¼ pound calamari rings
  • ½ cup pitted kalamata olives
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Bring a large pot of water to boiling. Cook scallops, shrimp, mussels, and calamari in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain. Peel shrimp and shell scallops and mussels.
  • Place cooked seafood and olives in a large bowl and toss with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, parsley, chives, and red pepper flakes. Chill for 1 hour.
  • Divide salad greens onto 6 plates or salad bowls. Spoon seafood over greens. Garnish with slices of lemon and red onions. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Nutrition

    265 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 96mg
    • Sodium: 405mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 571mg