Seafood Salad with Cilantro Dressing Recipe

Name: Seafood Salad with Cilantro Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons grated lime peel; 1 1/2 tablespoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground chipotle chile pepper*; 1 1 1/2-pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes; 18 large sea scallops; 2 dozen mussels, scrubbed, debearded; 2 dozen Manila (small) clams, scrubbed; Cilantro Dressing

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons grated lime peel
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground chipotle chile pepper*
1 1 1/2-pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
18 large sea scallops
2 dozen mussels, scrubbed, debearded
2 dozen Manila (small) clams, scrubbed
Cilantro Dressing

1
Whisk 2 tablespoons oil and next 5 ingredients in small bowl.
2
Arrange salmon and scallops on separate sides in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
3
Pour marinade over and toss to coat, keeping fish and scallops apart.
4
Let marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour, turning occasionally.
5
Drain separately, reserving marinade.
6
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Sprinkle salmon and scallops with salt and pepper.
8
Add salmon to skillet; saute until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes.
9
Using slotted spoon, transfer salmon to platter.
10
Add scallops to skillet; saute until just opaque in center, about 1 1/2 minutes per side.
11
Transfer to platter with salmon.
12
Pour reserved marinade into skillet; add mussels and clams.
13
Cover and cook over high heat until mussels and clams open, about 3 minutes (discard any that do not open).
14
Using slotted spoon, transfer mussels and clams to platter with salmon and scallops; cool to room temperature.
15
Drizzle seafood with some Cilantro Dressing.
16
*Ground chipotle chile pepper is sold in the spice section of most supermarkets.

206

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons grated lime peel, 1 1/2 tablespoons honey, and more.

Yes, Seafood Salad with Cilantro Dressing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Seafood Salad with Cilantro Dressing

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Variations & substitutions

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