Insalata di Mare

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 400 gSquid, cleaned and sliced into rings
• 200 gMussel, shucked and rinsed
• 150 gClam, shucked and rinsed
• 300 gShrimp, peeled and deveined
• 90 gLemon, juiced
• 20 gParsley, finely chopped
• 45 gOlive oil
• 6 gGarlic, crushed
• 4 gSalt
• 2 gBlack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

stovetop, refrigerator, large pot, colander, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, whisk, tongs, refrigerator safe dish, spoon, serving platter

Instructions

1. 1
   Prepare the station

   Gather all ingredients, a large pot, colander, mixing bowl, knife, board, whisk, tongs, and refrigerator safe dish. · 5 min

   What to look for: Ingredients measured and tools ready on the counter

2. 2
   Boil the squid

   Boil salted water, add squid, and cook for 2 minutes until opaque, then lift it into the mixing bowl. · 3 min

   When it is done: Squid should be opaque and tender, not rubbery.

3. 3
   Poach the shrimp

   Add shrimp to the same simmering water and poach until pink and firm, then transfer it to the bowl with the squid. · 3 min

   When it is done: Shrimp should be fully pink and firm through the center.

4. 4
   Warm the molluscs

   Add mussels and clams to the simmering water for 1 minute, just to warm them, then drain well and add them to the bowl. · 2 min

   When it is done: Mussel and clam meat should be hot, plump, and not shriveled.

5. 5
   Dress the salad

   Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, garlic, salt, and black pepper, then toss with warm seafood so the dressing clings. · 5 min

   What to look for: Seafood is shiny and evenly coated with green flecks

6. 6
   Chill the salad

   Chill the salad for 60 minutes, stirring once, until the seafood is cold and the lemon oil dressing tastes rounded. · 1 h

   What to look for: Seafood is cold and lightly glossy

7. 7
   Serve it cold

   Serve the Insalata di Mare cold, spooning a little lemon parsley dressing over each portion just before it reaches the table. · 2 min

   What to look for: Seafood sits in a light, bright dressing