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Calamari and Shrimp Salad

Calamari and Shrimp Salad


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5 from 6 reviews

  • Author: Living the Gourmet
  • Total Time: 17 minutes

Ingredients

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Salad:

  • 1 lb. raw shrimp - de-veined and shell removed
  • 2 lbs. raw calamari rings and tentacles
  • 4 large cloves garlic - grilled
  • 2 tbs. capers - chopped - plus 2 tbs. caper juice
  • 4 stalks celery - with leaves - chopped
  • 1/2 cup Italian parsley - chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill - chopped
  • 6 oz. can of pitted black olives - chopped
  • 1 head of Romaine lettuce - cleaned and sectioned

Dressing:

  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon - sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

Salad:

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the cleaned shrimp and calamari for two to three minutes then drain.
  2. Set aside while preparing the rest of the salad.
  3. Heat a small frying pan with the garlic in the skin let grill until a nice char is achieved.
  4. Pinch the garlic from the skin and chop.
  5. Place the chopped parsley, dill, celery, olives, capers, garlic and seasonings in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and calamari and thin slices of lemon and toss.

Dressing:

  1. Prepare the dressing and pour over the salad; toss and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Serve with Romaine lettuce leaves.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
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