Seafood Cocktail

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
11%
Seafood Cocktail
45 min.
8
166kcal

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Indulge in the refreshing and sophisticated delight of a Seafood Cocktail, a perfect addition to your dining table whether it's a casual gathering or an elegant soirée. This dish is designed for those who appreciate the finer things in life without the constraints of gluten or dairy. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes and intended for eight servings, it’s an excellent choice for entertaining guests.

The combination of succulent lobster meat, tender crab, and plump shrimp creates a medley of seafood that is both light and satisfying. Enhanced by the crispness of finely diced carrots and celery, and the briny pop of capers, every bite promises a burst of flavor that dances on the palate. The dish is further elevated with the vibrant notes of fresh lemon juice and the herbal aroma of parsley, making it an irresistible starter.

Perfect for antipasti platters, elegant appetizers, or satisfying snacks, this Seafood Cocktail is not only low in calories—just 166 kcal per serving—but also provides a healthy balance of proteins and fats, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Serve it chilled in wine glasses for a visually stunning presentation that will impress your guests. Get ready to elevate your culinary reputation with this delightful seafood treat!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon capers drained
  • 0.3 cup carrots diced finely
  • 0.3 cup celery diced finely
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh (from 1 large lemon)
  • 0.5 pound live maine lobsters fresh cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 0.5 pound lump crab meat fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • teaspoon jalapeno green red seeds removed finely minced
  • servings pepper black freshly ground to taste
  • 0.8 pound shrimp deveined cooked peeled halved (, , tails removed)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Place the shrimp, crab, lobster, carrot, celery and capers in a large bowl. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold together the ingredients, being careful not to break up the crab too much. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add the jalapeño pepper and parsley, then carefully fold in the olive oil and lemon juice, tasting as you go along. Adjust the seasonings and serve immediately, or chill for up to 6 hours. Divide seafood between 8 wine glasses for serving.
  3. Other

Nutrition Facts

Calories166kcal
Protein44.88%
Fat52.48%
Carbs2.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.48
Glycemic Load
0.18
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.362608780032%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.27mg
Hesperetin
0.81mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
2.25mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
1.34mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
1.77mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:165.76kcal
8.29%
Fat:9.65g
14.85%
Saturated Fat:1.37g
8.57%
Carbohydrates:1.1g
0.37%
Net Carbohydrates:0.82g
0.3%
Sugar:0.42g
0.47%
Cholesterol:116.37mg
38.79%
Sodium:441.37mg
19.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.57g
37.14%
Vitamin B12:2.91µg
48.43%
Copper:0.82mg
41.06%
Selenium:28.39µg
40.56%
Vitamin K:23.77µg
22.63%
Zinc:3.29mg
21.94%
Phosphorus:202.44mg
20.24%
Vitamin A:782.72IU
15.65%
Vitamin E:1.61mg
10.72%
Magnesium:41.85mg
10.46%
Vitamin C:6.75mg
8.19%
Potassium:262.94mg
7.51%
Calcium:69.39mg
6.94%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.43%
Folate:20.24µg
5.06%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.35%
Vitamin B3:0.85mg
4.23%
Iron:0.63mg
3.5%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.29%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.61%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.42%
Fiber:0.28g
1.12%
Source:Epicurious