Seafood Salad with Creamy Tarragon Dressing

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
19%
Seafood Salad with Creamy Tarragon Dressing
30 min.
4
477kcal

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Imagine a dish that perfectly captures the essence of the sea, bringing together an array of fresh seafood and vibrant flavors into one spectacular salad. Our Seafood Salad with Creamy Tarragon Dressing is not just a meal; it’s an experience that transports you to a sunny coastal beach with every delightful bite.

This gluten-free and dairy-free salad is a healthy choice for lunch, dinner, or any occasion that calls for something special. With tender bay scallops, succulent medium shrimp, and wonderfully tender calamari, this salad is rich in protein and packed with taste. To elevate the dish, we incorporate the unique flavors of fresh tarragon, lemon juice, and capers, all complemented by a creamy dressing that binds the ingredients together in perfect harmony.

The addition of ripe avocado not only brings creamy texture but also provides a boost of healthy fats, making each serving satisfying yet refreshing. In just 30 minutes, you’ll go from your kitchen to enjoying a restaurant-quality meal at home. Light, flavorful, and utterly irresistible, this seafood salad is sure to impress your family and friends or make for a lovely solo lunch that feels indulgent. Start your culinary adventure with this Seafood Salad with Creamy Tarragon Dressing today and celebrate the bounty of the ocean in every scrumptious forkful!

Ingredients

  •  avocado diced pitted peeled
  • 0.5 pound bay scallops 
  • 0.5 pound squid rings cleaned cut into 1/2-in.-wide rings and tentacles cut in half lengthwise
  • 0.3 cup capers drained
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • 0.3 cup tarragon fresh coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
  • 0.5 tsp pepper 
  • pound shrimp deveined peeled per lb.)
  • 0.5 cup watercress coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add shrimp, scallops, and calamari. Cover, remove from heat, and let steep just until shrimp are pink on the outside and opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part (cut to test), about 3 minutes.
  3. Drain seafood and immerse in ice water until cold; drain again.
  4. Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, lemon peel and juice, tarragon, mustard, and 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper in a food processor. Whirl until smooth.
  5. Combine seafood, watercress, capers, and dressing in a large bowl.
  6. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Gently stir in avocado.

Nutrition Facts

Calories477kcal
Protein33.86%
Fat56.51%
Carbs9.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
64
Glycemic Load
1.46
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
24.888695639113%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.74mg
Hesperetin
2.21mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Kaempferol
15.34mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
20.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:477.37kcal
23.87%
Fat:30.47g
46.88%
Saturated Fat:4.84g
30.26%
Carbohydrates:11.68g
3.89%
Net Carbohydrates:7.38g
2.68%
Sugar:1g
1.12%
Cholesterol:340.05mg
113.35%
Sodium:1202.21mg
52.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:41.08g
82.16%
Copper:1.7mg
85.19%
Vitamin K:69.97µg
66.64%
Phosphorus:608.71mg
60.87%
Selenium:35.12µg
50.17%
Potassium:944.57mg
26.99%
Vitamin B12:1.57µg
26.17%
Magnesium:104.51mg
26.13%
Manganese:0.46mg
23.16%
Zinc:3.47mg
23.11%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.43%
Vitamin C:18.14mg
21.99%
Vitamin E:2.82mg
18.78%
Folate:69.06µg
17.27%
Fiber:4.3g
17.19%
Iron:2.85mg
15.83%
Calcium:153.41mg
15.34%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
15.03%
Vitamin B3:2.91mg
14.57%
Vitamin B5:1.2mg
12.04%
Vitamin A:401.76IU
8.04%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.13%
Source:My Recipes