Experience coastal culinary perfection with this vibrant Twenty Four Hour Sea Salad, a seafood lover's dream that combines the freshest ocean flavors with a zesty citrus marinade. This recipe features tender poached jumbo shrimp, delicate bay scallops, and tender calamari, all infused with the bright tang of freshly squeezed lemon and orange juices. After marinating for 24 hours, the seafood is beautifully complemented by the crunch of celery, sweet red bell pepper, and spicy red onion, all brought together by a drizzle of olive oil and white wine vinegar. Perfect for impressing guests or savoring as a light, elegant meal, this make-ahead salad is best served chilled, with a bed of peppery baby arugula for added freshness. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this dish is a must-try for fans of Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipes.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil.
Add the shrimp, scallops, and calamari rings to the pot and poach for 2-3 minutes until the seafood is just cooked through and tender. Be careful not to overcook.
Drain the seafood and immediately transfer it to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain the seafood thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, orange juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the citrus dressing.
Add the cooked and cooled seafood to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat evenly.
Stir in the parsley, red onion, celery, and red bell pepper. Mix gently to combine.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally if possible.
Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Optional: Serve the salad over a bed of baby arugula for added freshness and texture.
Serving size | 1804.9 grams (1804.9g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 2066 |
Total Fat 103.30g | 132% |
Saturated Fat 17.90g | 89% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.20g | |
Cholesterol 1363mg | 454% |
Sodium 7436mg | 323% |
Total Carbohydrate 70.50g | 26% |
Dietary Fiber 10.50g | 38% |
Total Sugars 20.80g | |
Protein 214.50g | 429% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 863mg | 66% |
Iron 11mg | 59% |
Potassium 4574mg | 97% |
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