Description
A festive Italian Christmas classic, this Seven Fishes Seafood Salad brings together shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, clams, crab, and lobster in a light, zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon, garlic, and herbs. Refreshing, elegant, and perfect for holiday feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ pound bay scallops
- ½ pound calamari, cleaned and cut into rings
- 1 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 1 pound littleneck clams
- ½ pound lump crab meat
- 1 lobster tail, cooked and chopped
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Fill a large stockpot with salted water and bring it to a simmer. Prepare an ice bath on the side.
- Combine Ingredients: Poach each type of seafood individually until just cooked, then shock in the ice bath. Drain well.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Assemble the Dish: Add all seafood to the bowl with the dressing and gently toss to coat.
- Cook to Perfection: Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate the seafood salad beautifully on a platter or in individual bowls, ready for holiday feasting.
Notes
- Poach seafood separately to avoid overcooking.
- Always use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Chill the salad for at least an hour before serving to let flavors meld.
- Leftovers can be tossed with pasta or used in risotto.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: Seven Fishes Seafood Salad, Italian Christmas Eve, Feast of the Seven Fishes, seafood salad recipe, holiday seafood dish