Salpicon de Marisco Recipe
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Category
Seafood
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Author:
Milli Taylor
Servings
4
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Calories
487
Courtesy of Milli Taylor, this vibrant seafood dish packs a fresh kick and plenty of flavour. Prepare the day before for a stress-free dinner party starter.
Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
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750g mussels in their shells
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1 garlic clove, sliced
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1 bay leaf
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half a red onion, finely chopped
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half a green pepper, cut into 1cm chunks
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half a red pepper, cut into 1cm chunks
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half a cucumber, halved lengthways, deseeded and cut into 1cm chunks
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3 tomatoes, quartered, deseeded and chopped
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300g king prawns, cooked, shelled and deveined
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2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped
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smoked paprika, for sprinkling
Directions
Thoroughly wash the mussels in a colander to remove any grit. Remove any beards from the shells and check for any that are slightly open – give these a tap on a work surface, and discard if they remain open.
Tip the mussels into a large pan, then add the sherry, garlic and bay. Cover with a lid and steam over medium-high heat for 3-4 mins, or until the mussels open. Drain and discard any unopened mussels. Remove and discard the shells. Set aside and leave to cool.
Tip the mussels into a large pan, then add the sherry, garlic and bay. Cover with a lid and steam over medium-high heat for 3-4 mins, or until the mussels open. Drain and discard any unopened mussels. Remove and discard the shells. Set aside and leave to cool.
Tip the onions, peppers, cucumber and tomatoes into a bowl, then stir in the prawns, mussels and parsley.
Pour all the dressing ingredients into a jar and shake thoroughly with some seasoning. Alternatively, whisk them together in a small bowl. Pour over the salad, then gently stir to create an even coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight for thorough marination.
Bring the salad out of the fridge 30 mins before serving. Spoon onto a serving plate and sprinkle with a pinch of paprika, be sparing so as not to overpower the amazing flavours already at work.