**Unveiling the Delights of Seafood Salads: A Culinary Journey through Squid, Calamari, and Octopus**
Seafood salads are a delightful symphony of flavors and textures, offering a refreshing and healthy way to enjoy the bounty of the sea. This article presents a culinary adventure into two enticing seafood salads: squid calamari salad and octopus polipo salad. Embark on a journey to discover the unique tastes and textures of these seafood delicacies, elegantly combined with fresh vegetables, zesty dressings, and aromatic herbs.
**Squid Calamari Salad: A Burst of Coastal Flavors**
The squid calamari salad tantalizes the palate with its tender squid, succulent calamari, and a vibrant array of vegetables. The calamari, expertly cleaned and sliced, delivers a delightful chewiness, while the squid adds a delicate sweetness. Crisp bell peppers, refreshing cucumber, and juicy tomatoes provide a colorful contrast in both texture and flavor. A zesty lemon-herb dressing ties all the elements together, creating a harmonious balance of tangy and aromatic notes.
**Octopus Polipo Salad: An Ode to Mediterranean Cuisine**
The octopus polipo salad is a culinary ode to the Mediterranean, showcasing the versatility and richness of this misunderstood seafood. Tender octopus, meticulously cooked to perfection, takes center stage, its meaty texture complemented by a medley of crisp celery, red onion, and briny olives. The dressing, a harmonious blend of olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs, elevates the flavors of the octopus and vegetables, resulting in a delightful symphony of Mediterranean flavors.
Whether you're a seasoned seafood enthusiast or embarking on a culinary adventure, these squid calamari salad and octopus polipo salad recipes will guide you in creating exceptional dishes that celebrate the beauty of seafood.
ITALIAN SEAFOOD SALAD (INSALATA DI MARE) RECIPE
Italy's classic light, bright salad of gently cooked and marinated seafood, including shrimp, squid, scallops, and mussels, with lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, and subtle spices.
Provided by Daniel Gritzer
Categories Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Salads
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss shrimp with salt and baking soda and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Pick all but 10 mussels from their shells, discarding shells. Cut shrimp in half lengthwise down the middle. In a medium bowl, combine parsley, remaining 1/2 cup (120ml) lemon juice, lemon zest, remaining 1/2 cup (120ml) olive oil, remaining 2 minced cloves garlic, cayenne pepper, and coriander seed (if using). Whisk well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 364 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 63 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1341 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 29 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 6 as an appetizer, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CALAMARI, SCUNGILI AND SHRIMP SALAD
Steps:
- In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the calamari and shrimp for 3 minutes, or just until opaque and tender. Drain and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, combine the calamari, shrimp, scungili, celery, garlic, olives, and salt and pepper. Chill the mixture, covered, until ready to serve.
- In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper together. Add the dressing to the seafood mixture along with the parsley and toss to combine.
ENSALADA DE PULPO: OCTOPUS SALAD
Steps:
- In a large stockpot, combine octopus with bay leaves, halved lemons, peppercorns, white wine, hot pepper sauce. Cook until the octopus is very tender, about 2 hours. Strain, cool, and peel the octopus. Clean squid and open tubes flat. In a bowl, season squid and octopus. Grill quickly for 2 minutes on each side. Cool and slice thinly. In a large bowl, combine squid, octopus, tomatoes, onions, scallions, garbanzo beans, and olives. In a separate bowl, prepare a vinaigrette with 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, basil, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Pour on top of the seafood salad and toss well to combine. Set aside. In a saute pan, heat up the remaining 1/4 cup oil with annatto seeds. Remove seeds and add the sliced garlic. Cook until cloves are golden brown. Add the hearts of palm. Continue to cook until the hearts of palm are brown. Add the lemon juice, and season. Serve the salad over the roasted hearts of palm.;
SQUID SALAD OR OCTOPUS SALAD - JAPANESE STYLE
You could either use squid or octopus for this salad, I have trouble finding octopus most times so I used squid. I normally buy my squid/octopus already cleaned and gutted. If your squid/octopus needs to be clean then remove the guts (discard) and legs from the body and rinse. Cut off the tips on the legs and discard, then chop the remaining leg pieces and body into bite-size chunks. Original recipe comes from 'Harumi's Japanese Home Cooking' by Harumi Kurihara but I have twinkled with it
Provided by Chef floWer
Categories Squid
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash, pat dry and cut salad leaves into bite-size pieces, then arrange the salad leaves into serving dish. Set aside.
- For the squid/octopus cut the body and legs into 1.5 cm thick then season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the garlic and fry until you can smell its aroma.
- Add the squid/octopus into the pan with the garlic and cook until done. Squid/octopus' colour will change and it will no longer be transparent, Please NOTE do not overcook as it will becomes tough.
- Remove from heat and place on top of the prepared salad leaves in serving dish.
- Return frying pan to the heat, add the soy sauce, ginger, sugar and mix well with any remaining cooking juices from the squid/octopus, making sure that all the sugar dissolves.
- Pour dressing on top of squid/octopus then sprinkle some chilli powder or shichimi togarashi.
- If there is a lot of dressing you could serve it separately and dinners could help themselves if they wish for more dressing.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.1, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 408.5, Sodium 503.2, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.9, Protein 28.2
SQUID (CALAMARI) SALAD AND OCTOPUS (POLIPO) SALAD
Living by Boston's waterfront, we always had access to the freshest seafood. We were within walking distance of the docks where fishing boats loaded their catch into a large processing warehouse. Fish were hand cleaned, fileted and sorted. Most were destined for distribution to restaurants and markets. Limited days and times were opened to the public. Locally at the corner of Salem and Cross Streets was Giuffre's Fish Market. It was a well-known Boston treasure featuring a huge selection of the freshest seafood anywhere. Squid was almost a throw away species, often used for bait. Being Italian, we knew how special they were. Competition kept prices low but once the general population was exposed to fried calamari and other squid specialties, prices skyrocketed. The availability of squid already cleaned also increased demand and costs. Baby octopus was available in the North End but seldom seen in traditional grocery store chains outside. Today's pricing also suggests demand is still limited. My local gourmet grocery store sold the pound of baby octopus in the picture below for almost half the price of the squid they displayed. Squid and octopus's salads were almost always in our refrigerator, available for lunch, snacks, or even as a main course with hunks of artesian bread. Please make this dish a day ahead. Sitting overnight, garlic mellows and flavors merge. Don't get me wrong, it's terrific when first made but even better with time. You can also add a little more lemon and can adjust salt. Serve with a spoon. Every mouthful is best with an ample puddle of dressing. Squid submerged in boiling water cooks quickly. Smaller 3" to 5" squid tubes cut into rings takes about a minute, larger and thicker, perhaps a minute and a half. If steaming, about 3 minutes for smaller tubes. Squid is cooked when rings just begin to firm. Anything more, they will become tough and rubbery. Although octopus is thicker, they seem to cook even quicker before becoming tougher. Some use a dipping technique, plunging raw octopus in and out of a pan of boiling water to ensure they don't overcook.
Provided by Peter Steriti
Categories Octopus
Time 35m
Yield 1 lb., 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- For Squid, Rinse the squid in a strainer with cold water. Cut the tubes into 3/8 inch rings. Pending their size, cut the tentacles in halves or thirds.
- Cook squid in a pot of boiling water untl they begin to firm, about a minute for small, minute and a half for larger. Empty cooked squid into a strainer and cool with cold tap water. When drained, pat dry with paper towel and place squid in a bowl.
- For Baby Octopus, rinse the Octopus in cold water. Cut the octopus in uniform bite size pieces. Place them in a strainer. Submerge in boiling water for about 45 seconds. Check for doneness, just firm. If needed, dip them very briefly in the boiling water again being careful not to overcook. Cool octopus in cold tap water.
- Combine all remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Pour dressing into the squid or octopus and mix well. Cover and store in the refrigerator overnight. Check for seasoning then serve in bowls with a spoon and crusty bread.
Tips:
- Use fresh seafood: The fresher the seafood, the better your salad will taste. If you can, buy your seafood from a reputable fish market or seafood counter.
- Clean the seafood properly: Make sure to clean the seafood thoroughly before cooking it. This will help to remove any grit or sand and ensure that your salad is safe to eat.
- Cook the seafood correctly: The type of seafood you are using will determine how you need to cook it. Squid and calamari should be cooked quickly over high heat, while octopus can be cooked for a longer period of time over low heat.
- Marinate the seafood: Marinating the seafood in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices will help to add flavor and tenderize the seafood.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Both squid and octopus salads benefit from the addition of a variety of vegetables. Some good options include tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, and celery.
- Dress the salad with a flavorful dressing: A good dressing will help to bring all of the flavors of the salad together. A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs is a good option.
Conclusion:
Squid calamari salad and octopus polipo salad are both delicious and healthy dishes that are perfect for a light lunch or dinner. By following these tips, you can make sure that your salads are packed with flavor and nutrition.
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