Watercress and Seafood Salad Recipe

Name: Watercress and Seafood Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 8 to 10 medium-sized shrimp, peeled, deveined and cleaned; 6 to 8 ounces frozen or fresh squid cleaned and sliced into tubes; 5 ounces mussels; 2 bunches of watercress, rinsed and cleaned, 1/2-inch of stems snipped off; 2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 medium red onion; 2 tomatoes concasse or cut into strips; 6 ounces bean sprouts, mung or soy; 2 ounces chervil; 1/2 bunch of chives cut into 1-inch sticks; 2 to 3 ounces champagne vinegar; Salt and pepper; 2 to 3 ounces feta cheese for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
8 to 10 medium-sized shrimp, peeled, deveined and cleaned
6 to 8 ounces frozen or fresh squid cleaned and sliced into tubes
5 ounces mussels
2 bunches of watercress, rinsed and cleaned, 1/2-inch of stems snipped off
2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 medium red onion
2 tomatoes concasse or cut into strips
6 ounces bean sprouts, mung or soy
2 ounces chervil
1/2 bunch of chives cut into 1-inch sticks
2 to 3 ounces champagne vinegar
Salt and pepper
2 to 3 ounces feta cheese for garnish

1
In a hot saute pan add oil, garlic and shrimp and saute for approximately 1 minute.
2
Add squid and mussels and simmer until mussels open.
3
Do not allow shrimp to overcook.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Remove shrimp if mussels are not open.
6
Remove seafood with slotted spoon and reserve.
7
Reduce remaining liquid to nape.
8
Add 1 bunch watercress and deglaze with soy sauce.
9
Place second bunch of watercress in mixing bowl and toss with sliced red onion, tomatoes, bean sprouts, chervil, chives, champagne vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
10
Plate watercress on plates and garnish with seafood around and on top.
11
Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.

529

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 tablespoons chopped garlic, 8 to 10 medium-sized shrimp, peeled, deveined and cleaned, 6 to 8 ounces frozen or fresh squid cleaned and sliced into tubes, and more.

Yes, Watercress and Seafood Salad 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!

Watercress and Seafood Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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