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Seafood Salad with Shrimp and Squid

A bright, tangy salad featuring tender shrimp and squid tossed with fresh vegetables and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for a light weeknight dinner.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
35g
Seafood Salad with Shrimp and Squid
FreshLightThaiSeafoodGluten-FreeDairy-FreeShrimpSquid

Ingredients

  • ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ lb squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 red chili, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 0.5 lb shrimp and 0.5 lb squid; cook until shrimp are pink and squid is opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the 4 cups chopped romaine, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 0.5 medium sliced red onion, and 0.25 cup chopped cilantro.

  3. 3

    Add the cooked seafood to the bowl with the vegetables.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1 sliced red chili. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

  6. 6

    Optional: add a pinch of sugar to the dressing if you prefer a sweeter tang.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

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