Spicy Mixed Seafood Salad 辣拌海鮮

A refreshing and vibrant spicy mixed seafood salad featuring a medley of blanched seafood like shrimp, squid, and mussels, tossed with crisp vegetables and a tangy, spicy, and savory dressing.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 200g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 150g squid, cleaned and cut into rings
• 150g mussels, cleaned (or frozen, thawed)
• 1 large cucumber, julienned
• 1/2 carrot, julienned
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2-3 small red chilies (bird's eye), minced (adjust to taste)
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Water for blanching

Steps

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. First, blanch the shrimp until pink and cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Next, blanch the squid rings in the same boiling water for about 1 minute until opaque and slightly curled. Remove and set aside with the shrimp.
3. Finally, blanch the mussels in the boiling water until they open, typically 3-4 minutes. Discard any unopened mussels. Remove the opened mussels and add to the seafood mix.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched shrimp, squid, and mussels.
5. Add the julienned cucumber, carrot, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl with the seafood.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, minced red chilies, fresh lime juice, fish sauce, granulated sugar, light soy sauce, and sesame oil to create the dressing.
7. Pour the dressing over the seafood and vegetables in the large mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well coated.
8. For best flavor, refrigerate the spicy mixed seafood salad for at least 15-30 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.

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