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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Are you ready to indulge in a refreshingly delicious dish that brings the taste of the ocean right to your table? Our Seafood Salad with Creamy Tarragon Dressing is not only a feast for your taste buds but also a beautiful presentation for your eyes. Perfectly suited for a delightful lunch or a light dinner, this salad is sure to impress your guests or provide a satisfying meal for yourself.

This seafood salad combines succulent bay scallops, tender calamari, and juicy shrimp, creating a delightful medley of flavors and textures. The addition of creamy tarragon dressing elevates this dish, offering a unique blend of tanginess and herbaceous freshness that complements the seafood perfectly. With the vibrant colors of refreshing watercress and creamy avocado, this salad also makes a stunning centerpiece for any meal.

Not only is this recipe bursting with flavor, but it's also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it accessible for those with dietary restrictions. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare a gourmet-quality meal that packs in around 477 calories per serving. Imagine enjoying a light yet satisfying seafood feast that energizes you for the rest of the day! Dive into this Seafood Salad with Creamy Tarragon Dressing; your palate will thank you!

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