Marinated Seafood Salad
serves 12:
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Dressing:
1/4-cup tarragon or white wine vinegar
1-tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1-tablespoon Dijon mustard
1-teaspoon salt
1/2-teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4-cup vegetable oil
1-cup chopped celery
1/2-cup sliced miniature gherkins
1/4-cup chopped fresh parsley

1-pound medium-size shrimp,shelled and devained
1-pound bay scallops
1-pound cleaned small squid,bodies cut into 1/4 inch thick
rings,tentacles in small pieces(Or if you prefer 1-pound
of shredded imitation crab meat)
For garnish:Lettuce leaves and lemon wedges
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*1*
Make the dressing:In a large bowl,whisk together the vinegar
lemon juice,mustard,salt and pepper.Whisk in the oil in a
thin stream until well blended.Stir in the celery,onion
gherkins,and parsley.
*2*
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.
Add the shrimp,reduce the heat to low,and simmer for 1 1/2
to 2 minutes,or just until opaque.Remove with a slotted spoon
to a cutting board and let cool.
*3*
Return the water to a gentle boil.Add the scallops and squid
and cook for 1 to 2 minutes,remove with a slotted spoon to
the bowl with the dressing.
*4*
Cut the shrimp in half lengthwise.Add to the bowl,tossing
gently to coat.Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours,up to
8 hours.
*5*
Serve chilled on lettuce leaves with lemon wedges.
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