Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (25 to 30 shrimp), peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound sea scallops (10 to 12)
  • 3 pounds fresh mussels in the shell, scrubbed and beards removed
  • 1 cup good olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 2 lemons, zested
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Champagne or white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup medium-diced celery (2 stalks)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • Thinly sliced lemon, for garnish

Method

  • To cook the seafood, combine 8 cups of water with the white wine vinegar and salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes only.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon.
  • Bring the water back to a boil and cook the scallops for 4 to 5 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Drain.
  • Bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil in the same saucepan and toss in the mussels.
  • Return to a boil, cover, and steam for 3 to 5 minutes, until they're all opened.
  • (Discard any that remain unopened after 5 minutes.)
  • Drain.
  • Remove the mussels from the shells and discard the shells.
  • Drain all the cooked seafood and place it in a large bowl.
  • To make the sauce, heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan and add the thyme, garlic, and lemon zest.
  • Cook over low heat for 1 minute.
  • Off the heat, add the lemon juice, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the hot vinaigrette over the seafood.
  • Add the celery and parsley and toss well.
  • This salad can be served immediately, but it is best when allowed to sit, refrigerated, for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Sprinkle with salt and toss with sliced lemon.