Instructions: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil over high heat in a large saucepot with a cover. Add mussels; cook 10 minutes. Remove mussels from their shells and transfer to a large bowl. Discard any unopened mussels.

Bring a quart of lightly salted water to a boil. Add octopus; cook 45 seconds, just until opaque. Remove with a slotted spoon and add to bowl with mussels. Cook shrimp 2 to 3 minutes; just until cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and add to bowl. Stir in crab.

Add oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper to seafood. Mix until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate 2 hours for flavors to develop.

To serve, divide lettuce leaves on 4 plates. Mound seafood salad over lettuce; sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon slices.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Description: "A favorite on Atkins cruises. If youre not fond of squid, substitute an equal amount of shrimp."

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