The Potato, Shrimp, and Squid Salad. It is a fresh, light, and tasty dish, which can also be chosen as a main course, as the rich combination of ingredients makes this simple salad provide all the nutrients needed in a meal.
A nice and good alternative to octopus salad, it is fresh, crunchy, and very easy to prepare, suitable as either an appetizer or a fresh, light main course, also very pleasant when served warm.
The potato salad, also known as seafood salad, can be served with just squid and shrimp or with blanched vegetables added to the salad, we can use either potatoes as in my case, or green beans, cherry tomatoes, and even raw fennel.
It can be prepared in advance and is easy to transport, so it can also be chosen as a take-away side dish for a picnic or to bring to the office, where it can become a convenient lunch snack (the so-called schiscetta).
What do you think, shall we prepare it together?
Let’s see how to do it!
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
Potato, Shrimp, and Squid Salad
- 1.8 lbs squid (or cuttlefish)
- 1.3 lbs potatoes (weight cooked and peeled)
- 1.1 lbs shrimp (or prawns)
- 1 bunch parsley
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon (juice)
- salt
- pepper
Tools
- Pot
- Cutting Board
- Bowl
Steps
Potato, Shrimp, and Squid Salad
Wash 4/5 large potatoes thoroughly and boil them with the skin on, in salted boiling water, for about 30/35 minutes, from the moment it starts boiling.
(Try to cook potatoes of the same size for even cooking).
To check if the potatoes are done, prick them with a fork: if the fork goes in without resistance, drain the potatoes and let them cool.
“Or steam them in a steamer for a lighter dish”.When the potatoes are cooked, peel them and put them in the refrigerator, making it easier to cut them into regular cubes.
In the meantime…
Take care of the fish cleaning.
If you have bought frozen shrimp and squid: Let the fish thaw in the fridge, usually if it is frozen it is already clean.
Otherwise, remove the shell and intestine from the shrimp and rinse them under running water.
Also clean the squid by removing the head, removing the cartilage pen, and rinsing them under running water.
(If you bought fresh fish, the cleaning procedure for squid and shrimp is the same).
Once you have cleaned the squid, cut them into rings with kitchen scissors.
Put the squid rings in a small pot with water and blanch them for a maximum of 7/8 minutes. Test them with a fork.
Do not overcook them, otherwise they will become tough.
Put the shrimp in a pan with a little oil and lemon and sear them for 5 minutes. At this point, you can prepare the squid with potatoes and shrimp in a salad.
(The cooking time for the shrimp may vary depending on their size).
At this point, you can prepare the squid with potatoes and shrimp in a salad.
Cut the potatoes into cubes, put them in a bowl, and lightly salt them.
Also add the cooked squid and shrimp.
Add chopped parsley, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil.
Mix, taste, and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Mix and let the squid, potato, and shrimp salad rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour before enjoying it.
Great if prepared even hours in advance.
Enjoy your meal.
Tips
It keeps perfectly in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
Let it sit at room temperature for at least half an hour before serving. For the more indulgent, it can be accompanied with mayonnaise or cocktail sauce.
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