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| Venetian Seafood Salad: Insalata di Frutti di Mare Veneziana Recipe courtesy Joan Tropiano Tucci and Gianni Scappin with Mimi Shanley Taft, Cucina & Famiglia: Two Italian Families Share their Stories, Recipes, and Traditions, William and Morrow, 1999 Show: Food Network Specials Episode: An Italian Christmas With Mario and Giada Overall User Rating:  |
Fabulous!
12/28/2004 at 08:55am
User: AMY from Simsbury, CT User Rating:
This recipe looked so intimidating, I almost didn't attempt it. Wow! I am glad I donned my chef's cap and decided to forge ahead. It was heavenly. The dressing was light, a wonderful complement to the seafood. The vegetables were crisp and colorful. And the best part? It wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. The octopus took the most time and I imagine could be replaced with squid tentacles, or lobster for a different spin.
Delicious and fresh salad
12/27/2006 at 03:54pm
User: Tricia from Oceanside, CA User Rating:
I am italian and for years we have been searching for another dish to add for our feast of fishes on christmas eve. Living in southern california provides the opportunity to utilize fresh seafood and fresh produce year round so this year we tried it (without the octopus). It was a hit (this coming from someone who is NOT a big lover of seafood)! The flavors were fresh and light (perfect as the beginning to a very heavy meal), the seafood perfectly tender, and the colors of it all were gorgeous! This will definitely become part of the tradition for years to come!
Fabulous!!
01/31/2007 at 11:40am
User: Sheri from Long Beach, NY User Rating:
There was quite a bit of prep work involved (especially cleaning the octopus) but well worth the effort. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed this dish on Christmas Eve.
Loved this recipe...
01/17/2005 at 06:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was VERY good. I will substitute with baby octopus next time - shorter cooking time & much more tender! This was so flavorful and pretty easy to prepare!
Taste of the Sea
01/02/2005 at 06:12pm
User: LAURA from New York, NY User Rating:
This salad was so fresh with the taste of the sea. The dressing was a perfect compliment. I didn't have Octopus so I increased the calamari, shrimp and scallops and it was delicious. I made it for Christmas eve and it will become a regular.