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Spring is in the air, but, while we patiently wait for Spring weather to arrive, here’s a great recipe to beat the winter blues and combat cabin fever.

 If you scroll down the list of ingredients for Insalata Profumata di Mare, you can’t help thinking of a warm, beach breeze and summer sun.

While this salad is actually a traditional Italian dish on Christmas Eve, the presence of the shrimp, mussels, and calamari make it perfect reminder of seaside flavor and fun anytime of the year. Combine these fresh ingredients to create a light, tasty insalata that is sure to make your spring arrive a little faster!

Insalata Profumata di Mare(Flavors of the Sea Salad)

*1 lb of steamed, cleaned shrimp

*1/4 pound cleaned, steamed mussels-shelled

*1/3 lb of calamari-cleaned and cooked

*1 red onion

*2 red, ripe tomatoes

*4 parsley sprigs chopped finely

*1 tablespoon of olive oil

*1 fresh lemon

*salt and white pepper to taste

Directions:

Clean and slice the onion into round slices. Separate slices into separate rings. Wash and clean the tomatoes, cut in slices. Clean and chop parsley finely. Wash and cut lemon in half. Squeeze lemon with juice squeezer, remove seeds. Place fish in bowl and dress with lemon juice olive oil and pinch of salt and pepper. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and stir. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 30 minutes in refrigerator.

On a large plate, arrange tomato slices. Place marinated fish on top and then top off with onion rings.

~ For this delicious recipe, and many others, be sure to check out Maria Liberati’s newest cookbook. Coming to you soon!