Warm Seafood Salad: Insalata Tiepida Recipe

Name: Warm Seafood Salad: Insalata Tiepida
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 mussels, scrubbed and rinsed; 12 baby octopus, boiled 45 minutes with a cork and cooled; 12 (16 to 20 prawns), peeled and deveined; 4 small squid, peeled and cleaned, whole; 12 crayfish, boiled and shelled, reserving the heads; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh hot red peperoncini pepper, thinly sliced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 bunch mint, leaves removed, to yield 1/4 cup whole leaves; 2 cups wild bitter greens, washed and spun dry (can substitute baby mustard greens); 2 lemons, cut into wedges; Rock salt

Servings: persons

12 mussels, scrubbed and rinsed
12 baby octopus, boiled 45 minutes with a cork and cooled
12 (16 to 20 prawns), peeled and deveined
4 small squid, peeled and cleaned, whole
12 crayfish, boiled and shelled, reserving the heads
2 scallions, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh hot red peperoncini pepper, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch mint, leaves removed, to yield 1/4 cup whole leaves
2 cups wild bitter greens, washed and spun dry (can substitute baby mustard greens)
2 lemons, cut into wedges
Rock salt

1
Bring 2 quarts water to boil and add 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon red vinegar.
2
Add the mussels, octopus, and prawns and boil for 1 minute.
3
The prawns should redden and mussels should start to open.
4
Add the squid and the crayfish and continue to cook over high heat until the squid is just translucent, about 1 minute.
5
Drain everything and place the seafood all together in a warm bowl.
6
Add the scallions, vinegar, olive oil, peppers, salt and pepper, and the mint, and toss to coat.
7
Add the greens, toss again, and serve warm with lemon wedges and rock salt.

5588

kcal

Calories

630

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 mussels, scrubbed and rinsed, 12 baby octopus, boiled 45 minutes with a cork and cooled, 12 (16 to 20 prawns), peeled and deveined, 4 small squid, peeled and cleaned, whole, and more.

Yes, Warm Seafood Salad: Insalata Tiepida 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.

Warm Seafood Salad: Insalata Tiepida

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