Chalaquita de Mariscos (Peruvian Seafood Salad)

🛒 Ingredients

• Cooked Shrimp 80 g · 79 kcal
• Cooked Squid 40 g · 36 kcal
• Cooked Octopus 40 g · 32 kcal
• Red Onion 30 g · 12 kcal
• Peruvian Corn (Choclo) 40 g · 36 kcal
• Fresh Cilantro 5 g · 1 kcal
• Lime Juice 25 g · 7 kcal
• Aji Limo (Peruvian Hot Pepper) 5 g · 2 kcal
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil 5 g · 44 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. If not pre-cooked, blanch shrimp, squid, and octopus in boiling water until just cooked through; then drain and cool. Slice the squid into rings and dice the octopus into small pieces.
2. Finely dice the red onion and place it in a bowl with cold water and a splash of lime juice for 5 minutes; this helps reduce its pungency. Drain thoroughly.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, squid, octopus, drained red onion, cooked choclo kernels, and chopped cilantro. Add the finely diced aji limo.
4. Dress the mixture with freshly squeezed lime juice and extra virgin olive oil. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined. Serve immediately as an appetizer or light side dish, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.