Exotic Seafood Salad Recipes

MAKING 1) In Dutch oven boil water. Add shells, cooking oil and first amount of salt. Cook uncovered for 8 to 11 minutes until just tender. 2) Drain out from the liquid. 3) Rinse under cold water and drain again. 4) Transfer shells back to pot. 5) In a small... - 48.915

GETTING READY 1) Cut the papaya in half, with a sharp knife. 2) Discard the seeds and peel the half parts. 3) Slice a thin part from the bottom of each half, so that it can sit properly. 4) Brush lime juice on each part. MAKING 5) In a large bowl, add... - 48.8843

GETTING READY 1) Use a medium saucepan of boiling water, to cook the shrimp and scallops together for 1 1/2 minutes or until just opaque throughout. 2) Drain in a colander and refresh under cold running water. 3) Drain on paper towels. 4) Halve the shrimp... - 48.4988

GETTING READY 1) Wash the mussels under cold running water by removing "beards." Discard the cracked or still open mussels. 2) In a large, heavy pan with a tight-fitting lid, place the mussels. 3) Add shallots, parsley sprigs, thyme and bay leaf. 4) Lightly... - 46.9986

GETTING READY 1. Pluck lettuce leaves from the head and core. 2. Wash them thoroughly. 3. Place them in a bowl of ice-chilled water for 30 minutes until ready to serve. MAKING 4. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar and anchovies. 5. Whisk... - 45.4856

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until just opaque throughout, about 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pot and drain well. Let cool completely, then cover and refrigerate. 2. Bring the water in the pot... - 42.5001

MAKING 1) Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl using a fork mix shallots, lemon rind, garlic, and salt. Mash the ingredients. 2) Whisk oil, vinegar, and freshly ground black pepper. 3) Prepare the salad: In a bowl add cucumber, fennel, tomatoes, peppers, and... - 42.2111

1. In a medium bowl, dissolve the water chestnut powder in 1 tablespoon of the sherry. Whisk in the egg white until blended. Add the scallops and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 12 hours. 2. In a small bowl, mix the... - 41.9283

1. With a swivel-bladed peeler, remove the zest from the orange in pieces as large as possible and cut into thin strips; place in a bowl, cover with cold water and set aside. Working over a large bowl to collect the juices, section the orange, removing as... - 41.9192

1. Giving a twist and a pull, break off the tails from the lobsters. Then break off the knuckles and claws in 1 piece. Place 1 of the tails belly-up on a work surface and use sharp kitchen shears to cut through the thin underside shell. Remove the tail meat... - 41.2572

1. Preheat the oven to 325°. On a small baking sheet, toast the pine nuts until golden, about 10 minutes. 2. In a large skillet, melt the butter in the oil with the garlic and 2 teaspoons of the ginger over moderately high heat. Add the scallops and cook,... - 40.8225

1. Fill a medium saucepan with 1/2 inch of water and insert a steamer bas-ket. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, add the asparagus pieces, cover and steam until bright green and just tender, about 4 minutes. Remove the basket and rinse the asparagus... - 40.7464

1. Soak the mussels in a bowl of cold salted water to remove any sand, about 10 minutes. 2. In a large heavy saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat. Add the shallots and saute until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the wine, increase the heat to high and... - 40.4373

1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Spread the pine nuts in a small baking pan. Bake, shaking the pan occasionally, until the nuts are toasted and lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. (The nuts can be toasted ahead of time.) 2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice... - 40.2587

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Remove 6 of the large dark green outer leaves of the cabbage. Plunge them into the boiling water and blanch until softened, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Pat dry. 2. Quarter... - 39.9223

1. In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and then rinse under cold running water until cool; drain well. Place in a bowl, cover and refrigerate until chilled. 2. Meanwhile, scrub the mussels... - 39.8755

1. In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice, garlic, salt, peanut oil, sesame oil and hot oil. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate at room temperature, tossing occasionally, for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour. Meanwhile, soak about 1 dozen... - 39.385

1. In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook the shrimp until opaque throughout, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water. Split the cooled shrimp in half lengthwise, pat dry, cover and refrigerate. 2. In a small jar, combine the lemon... - 39.2419

1. Toss the arugula with 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil and divide between 2 plates. Season lightly with salt and black pepper. 2. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the garlic and saute over moderately high heat for 30... - 38.7301

1. In a stockpot, place the mussels, wine, lemon grass and ginger. Cover and cook over high heat, shaking the pan once or twice, until the mussels steam open, 3 to 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to a large bowl. Discard any that do not... - 37.6614

1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Have ready a big bowl of ice water. Add the squid to the boiling water all at once, stir and cover the pot to help the water return to a boil. Cook, tasting for doneness, for up to 3 minutes. 2.... - 37.4509

1. Roast the red, green and yellow bell peppers directly over a gas flame or under a preheated broiler as close to the heat as possible, turning until charred all over. Immediately place the peppers in a paper bag to steam for 5 minutes. Peel the peppers and... - 37.4147

1. Bring wine and lemon juice to the boil in a medium frying pan. Add chili, scallops and squid rings and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer scallops and squid to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon. 2. Add 1 cup of water to the pan juices and bring to the boil. Add... - 36.1492

1. Place water, wine and lemon juice in a medium frying pan and bring to the boil. 2. Slice squid into neat rings and add to frying pan, cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and leave to cool in juices. 3. Drain squid and arrange on serving plate with... - 36.0472

1. Cook the shrimp in a large pot of salted boiling water, uncovered, until they are pink and slightly firm to the touch, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour into a colander and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking; drain well. Shell the shrimp, and devein if... - 34.1077