Ingredients

pound peeled, deveined medium shrimp (30 to 35 per lb.) $

1/2 pound bay scallops

1/2 pound cleaned calamari, bodies cut into 1/2-in.-wide rings and tentacles cut in half lengthwise

1/2 cup mayonnaise $

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel $

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice $

1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh tarragon

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

About 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

About 1/2 tsp. pepper

1/2 cup coarsely chopped watercress leaves

1/4 cup drained capers

1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced

Nutritional Information

1/2 pound bay scallops

1/2 pound cleaned calamari, bodies cut into 1/2-in.-wide rings and tentacles cut in half lengthwise

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice $

1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh tarragon

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

About 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

About 1/2 tsp. pepper

1/2 cup coarsely chopped watercress leaves

1/4 cup drained capers

1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced

Preparation

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.