From shrimp and crab to tuna and salmon, seafood salads are a diverse and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or light lunch. They can be made with fresh or cooked seafood and vegetables, and the creamy dressing adds a richness and flavor that brings the salad together. Making a seafood salad is a simple, healthy, and delicious way to enjoy the bounty of the sea.
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SEAFOOD SALAD WITH CREAMY TARRAGON DRESSING
Serve this seafood mix on a bed of watercress or butter lettuce, or as a sandwich in toasted brioche buns or on crusty bread.
Provided by wp
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4 as a main-dish salad
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. 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. Drain seafood and immerse in ice water until cold; drain again.
- Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, lemon peel and juice, tarragon, mustard, and 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper in a food processor. Whirl until smooth.
- Combine seafood, watercress, capers, and dressing in a large bowl. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Gently stir in avocado.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402, Carbohydrate 16, Cholesterol 338, Fat 19, Fiber 3.4, Protein 42, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 1118
TARRAGON SHRIMP SALAD
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the shrimp in a large (8-inch-diameter × 5-inch-high) saucepan and add 8 cups of cold water, the Pernod, and 1 tablespoon salt. Turn the heat to medium high and cook the shrimp uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until just firm and pink. Drain in a colander.
- Place half the shrimp in a large bowl. Cut the rest of the shrimp sideways through the back with a sharp paring knife and add them to the bowl as well. Allow to cool for 15 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the celery, scallions, tarragon, and mayonnaise, and combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours for the flavors to meld.
- Transfer the salad to a serving bowl, sprinkle with extra tarragon and salt, and taste for seasonings. Serve cold or at room temperature.
SEAFOOD SALAD WITH CREAMY TRRAGON DRESSING
Steps:
- Total: 30 Minutes Preparation 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. 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. Drain seafood and immerse in ice water until cold; drain again. 2. Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, lemon peel and juice, tarragon, mustard, and 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper in a food processor. Whirl until smooth. 3. Combine seafood, watercress, capers, and dressing in a large bowl. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Gently stir in avocado.
TARRAGON SALAD DRESSING
Marie Hoyer of Lewistown, Montana whisks together tarragon, chives, parsley and Dijon mustard in her delightful vinaigrette. The fast-to-fix dressing will add a fresh tang to any bowl of mixed greens.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 5m
Yield 3/4 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first 9 ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CREAMY TARRAGON SALAD DRESSING
Fresh garlic, tarragon, mustard seed, and celery seed flavor this easy-to-make creamy vinaigrette. During the summer, I use 2 teaspoons of fresh tarragon.
Provided by Falvor King
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the Dijon mustard, sugar, vinegar, garlic clove, and salt into a blender. Cover, and puree until the garlic has blended smooth. Sprinkle in the xanthan gum, and blend about 15 seconds to mix well. With the blender running, pour in the vegetable oil alternately with the water; blend until thick and creamy. Add the celery seed, red pepper flakes, black pepper, tarragon, and mustard seed; pulse until the spices are evenly distributed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 201.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
TARRAGON-SEAFOOD SALAD
Snow pea pods and seafood sticks lend lots of color and appetite appeal to this fun bow-tie pasta.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 2h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, adding pea pods for last 1 minute of cooking; drain. Rinse pasta and pea pods with cold water; drain.
- Gently toss pasta, pea pods and remaining ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled but no longer than 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1030 mg
SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY STRAWBERRY DRESSING
This is a Recipezaar contest creation designed to be a kid-pleasing salad. It makes a salad large enough for a crowd, so it's great for picnics, potlucks and summertime parties. And it is packed with lots of fresh kid-pleasing ingredients including a fun seashell-shaped pasta with shrimp and crab flakes dressed lightly in a sweet, creamy strawberry dressing. Take advantage of the summer fruit offerings by garnishing the top of this salad with fresh, sweet strawberry halves, which is sure to appeal to all the kids in your household. The gouda cheese offers a nice smoky element against the zesty onion bits, and the walnuts provide a bit of texture.
Provided by Northwestgal
Categories Fruit
Time 25m
Yield 18 (1 cup ) servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook seashell pasta according to package directions and let stand in sink to cool and allow excess water to drain. Place cooled, drained pasta in a large salad bowl.
- Add the shrimp, crab, onion, celery, cheese, walnuts, tarragon and salt and pepper to the pasta. With a large spoon, gently mix the salad ingredients until well blended.
- With a potato masher. mash about 8 medium-size strawberries until you have 2/3 cup of mashed strawberries. (You can also puree them in a food processor if you want a thinner dressing.) Add yogurt and mix well. Then add 1-2 teaspoons or more (if desired) of sugar to reach desired sweetness. Stir well.
- Add the creamy strawberry dressing to the salad mixture, and blend thoroughly with a large spoon. Chill until ready to serve.
- For added color, garnish the top of the salad with any remaining strawberry halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.5, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 39.6, Sodium 227.4, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 12.9
CREAMY TARRAGON DRESSING
This recipe came from a steak house on south-shore Lake Tahoe. My girlfriend received a copy of the recipe before the stopped serving it.
Provided by RenoFoodie
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- With hand mixer beat egg yolks for 5 minutes Or till fluffy and light in color.
- At medium speed, stream in oil slowly, mixing for 2 more minutes.
- At slow speed, add lemon juice, mayo, milk and vinegar. Blend for 2 minutes.
- Add all other ingredients, blend for 5 minutes.
- Chill overnight for best flavor.
- Serve over Boston lettuce and top with bay shrimp.
Tips:
- Use fresh seafood. This will give your salad the best flavor and texture.
- Cook your seafood properly. Overcooked seafood is tough and chewy, so be careful not to overcook it.
- Choose a good quality mayonnaise. The mayonnaise is one of the main ingredients in the dressing, so it's important to use a good quality one.
- Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs will give your salad a bright, flavorful taste.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. You can add other ingredients to your salad, such as vegetables, fruits, or nuts.
Conclusion:
Seafood salad with creamy tarragon dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its light and creamy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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