Seafood Salad with Sesame

This Seafood Salad with Sesame is a refreshing and healthy dish that showcases a delightful mix of fresh seafood and crunchy vegetables, all tossed in a tangy sesame dressing. It's perfect for a light lunch or as an appetizer, bringing a taste of the sea to your table.

Ingredients

• Shrimp - 100 grams, peeled and deveined
• Calamari - 100 grams, cleaned and sliced
• Scallops - 100 grams, cleaned
• Cucumber - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Green onion - 2, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add the calamari and scallops. Cook for 2-3 minutes until opaque. Drain and set aside to cool.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, green onion, and cilantro.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Add the cooled seafood to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over the top. Toss gently to combine.
6. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 23 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from seafood, promoting heart health.
• High in protein, helping to build and repair tissues.

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