Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Seafood Salad: A Fresh Sicilian Delight Perfect for Summer
Dive into this vibrant Sicilian seafood salad, a refreshingly delicious dish ideal for a sunny summer lunch with friends!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 300g small octopus
- ✓ 250g king prawns
- ✓ 200g prawns
- ✓ 200g baby cuttlefish
- ✓ 300g winkle snails (sea snails)
- ✓ 300g mussels
- ✓ 2 cloves of garlic
- ✓ 50g black olives
- ✓ A bunch of parsley
- ✓ Chilli flakes
- ✓ Lemon juice
- ✓ 8 cherry tomatoes
- ✓ Extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ Salt
- ✓ 1 celery stalk
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
Seafood salad is a beloved Sicilian classic, perfect for a light lunch or supper centred around fresh fish. This delightful starter brings together the freshest shellfish, commonly found at Sicilian markets, blended with Mediterranean herbs that conjure the warmth and sunshine of the island's long summer days. While it takes a bit of care and patience to prepare, the end result is a truly rewarding culinary experience. It’s an ideal dish to share with friends on a balmy summer evening, especially when paired with a crisp Sicilian white wine.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Boil the shellfish and molluscs in salted water, then shell and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Cook the mussels separately until the shells open.
- 3
Combine the mussels with the other seafood, then dress everything with extra virgin olive oil, parsley, chilli flakes, black olives, salt and pepper.
- 4
Garnish with lemon wedges and halved cherry tomatoes.
- 5
Serve the seafood salad in a traditional Sicilian ceramic dish for an authentic and charming presentation.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a bit of extra indulgence, try adding slices of avocado or diced mango for a sweet, creamy contrast. If you prefer a zesty punch, grate some lemon zest over the top.
📦 Storage
- • Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- • You can freeze the cooked dish for up to one month.
- • Warm through in the oven at 160°C for 10 minutes before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy this seafood salad alongside a glass of Contea di Sclafani Grillo, a dry white wine with an elegant aroma that beautifully highlights the flavours of the sea.
I wholeheartedly encourage you to give this Sicilian seafood salad a try at home. It’s a wonderful way to bring a slice of Mediterranean sunshine to your table, full of fresh flavours and vibrant colours. Perfect for sharing with loved ones on a warm summer’s day — I promise it will become a firm favourite in your recipe collection. So gather your ingredients, invite a few friends, and enjoy a feast that's as joyous as the Sicilian coast itself.
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