Neptune Salad

Step-by-step cooking

1. Step 1:

   

   How to make a classic Neptune salad with red caviar, squid and shrimp? By the name it is already clear that the salad is sea, namely seafood. For its preparation, I chose shrimp, squid, crab sticks and caviar. As part of the salad, I do not specify salt, it can be added to the salad ready-made, but here you need to remember that the salad is seasoned with mayonnaise, which already contains salt; and that salted red caviar is added to the salad.

2. Step 2:

   

   Boil the eggs until tender, cool in cold water. Divide the eggs into the white and yolk. Cut the proteins: the method of slicing is chosen arbitrarily, but so that all the products look harmonious. Put the chopped protein in a salad bowl. The remaining yolk can be used in salad decoration or not used at all (I did not use it).

3. Step 3:

   

   Remove the thawed crab sticks or crab meat from the package and cut into small cubes. Add the chopped crab sticks to the salad bowl.

4. Step 4:

   

   Lower the defrosted squid into boiling water and boil it for a few minutes (2-3 minutes), do not cook longer, it will become stiff. Discard the squid in a colander, rinse under cold running water, peeling off the insides and skins. Cut the cooled and peeled squid into cubes or by the chosen method of slicing. Add it to the salad.

6. Step 5:

   

   Boil the shrimp in slightly salted water for a couple of minutes, flip it into a colander. If you use unpeeled shrimp, then they should be cleaned: remove the head and tail, remove the shell. If the shrimp are small, then they can not be cut. My shrimp were large, so I chopped them. You can leave a few whole shrimp to decorate the salad. Add the finished shrimp to the salad.

7. Step 6:

   

   Add mayonnaise to the salad, mix everything together. It is better not to add red caviar to an unfilled salad, otherwise, when mixing, the eggs may burst. You can add it to each serving of salad, or decorate a salad with it, or prepare a salad in portion creamers.

8. Step 7:

   

   It is recommended to cool the finished salad before serving. When serving, the salad can be decorated with whole shrimp, red caviar. This salad will become a bright dish in the menu of the festive table. It can be served in portions like mine or in a common dish or in layers in a ring.