Vonciel'S Seafood Salad

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Vonciel'S Seafood Salad to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Vonciel'S Seafood Salad, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and
• deveined
• 1 pound scallops, rinsed and
• patted dry
• 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained
• and flaked
• 1 (12 ounce) can water packed
• tuna, drained and flaked
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning,
• such as Old Bayв„ў
• 1 cup mayonnaise, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to
• taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 large green bell pepper,
• chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 5 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• 1 hard-cooked egg, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika, as garnish

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet and add onions, stirring until translucent, about 7 minutes

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Add shrimp, scallops, crab meat and tuna

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Cook until shrimp are pink and the scallops are opaque, 8 to 10 minutes

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Season with salt, pepper, and Old Bay Seasoning

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Remove from heat

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, garlic powder, oregano, turmeric and sugar in a large bowl