Insalata di Frutti di Mare is a delicious seafood salad from Italy that tastes like the sea. It has different kinds of fresh seafood, cherry tomatoes, black olives, red onion, and a zesty dressing. During the warmer months, this dish is great as a light and refreshing starter or main dish.
Ingredients: 1 lb mixed seafood shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams. ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. 2 cloves garlic, minced. ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved. ¼ cup sliced black olives. ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion. Lemon wedges, for serving. Fresh basil leaves, for garnish.
Instructions: As the water boils, add salt to a large pot. After you add the mixed seafood, cook for about two to three minutes, or until the seafood is just barely clear. After draining, set it aside to cool. Rub the garlic cloves, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes together with a fork in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice and whisk them together. Put the tomato slices, black olives, red onion, and cooked seafood in the bowl with the dressing. Gentle toss to cover everything evenly. Put the seafood salad in the fridge for at least an hour with the lid on to let the flavors mix. Put lemon wedges and fresh basil leaves on top before serving. Have fun!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Laura Gren
