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Mediterranean Skillet Seafood Salad

July 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

Today's Mediterranean Skillet Seafood Salad is something I came up with a few weeks ago. Steve was back on the road and I'd been working really hard to cut portions, carbs, and calories. Because I'd been eating a lot of cold salads, I was getting a little cranky. See, I was missing something warm. Going for that "something warm", I checked the fridge. I had some surimi left over from making nori wraps, I always have frozen shrimp in the freezer, I had a lemon, an herb pot with parsley, and I had a jar of sun-dried tomatoes that a vendor had sent in a food gift basket. Hmmm.... My conscience said salad. My taste buds said big flavor, my subconscious said warm, and my fridge dictated the ingredients. I need to listen to my fridge more often! We're talking crispy, ...

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