December arrives like a soft snowfall—quiet at first, then suddenly everything becomes celebrations, visits, and long tables filled with laughter. But here’s the truth: not everyone has the time (or patience) to spend hours in the kitchen preparing an extravagant Christmas menu. And that’s exactly when Mercadona, the supermarket that understands real life better than anyone, steps in with a delicious plan.
This year, one prepared dish is shining brighter than the Christmas lights themselves. It’s not entirely new, but oh… it is having a glorious comeback. It is simple, festive, and surprisingly budget-friendly — the kind of delight that saves the day when guests appear without warning.
Introducing the “Ensaladilla de Marisco Listo para Comer” — Mercadona’s ready-to-eat seafood salad, elegantly presented in a 250-gram bowl. Imagine this: langostino, merluza, and surimi, all wrapped in a smooth, light mayonnaise and finished with a sweet touch of huevo hilado that feels like a celebration on its own.
No cooking. No hassle. No stress. Just remove it from the fridge, serve, and enjoy the compliments.
👉 And the price that makes shoppers smile? Only €4.
Affordable luxury. A festive taste. Zero complications. This is how Christmas meals should feel.
If you want a dish that looks stunning on the table, brings classic holiday flavors, and requires absolutely nothing from you… well, you’ve just found it.
🎄 Why This Seafood Salad Can Become a Christmas Bestseller
Let’s be honest: seafood and December belong together like family and laughter. Yet, buying fresh marisco has become quite expensive — and while we all love elaborate recipes, not everyone has time for them.
Mercadona’s ready-to-eat line solves that dilemma. This specific dish is:
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35% surimi (boca de mar)
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25% langostino
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15% merluza
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and topped with festive huevo hilado
The texture? Creamy and irresistible. The flavors? Balanced between salty seafood notes and a subtle sweetness. The serving options? Endless — from elegant cocktail spoons to hearty toasts.
Nutritionally, it offers 7.9 g of protein per 100 g, making it a satisfying starter. Sure, it’s not meant to be a diet meal — but Christmas isn’t the season to count calories. It’s the season to make memories without exhausting ourselves.
And here’s the secret:
Shoppers love food that looks crafted with care but requires no cooking skills at all.
That’s why this seafood salad is everywhere — social media, recipe pages, Christmas shopping carts. People know it works. People know it tastes like celebration.
✨ Tip for hosting pros:
One bowl serves two comfortably as an appetizer — buy several to mix with canapés, salads, or cooked prawns for an impressive display.
So, if your Christmas food checklist includes:
✔ Fast
✔ Festive
✔ Flavorful
✔ Affordable
Then this dish checks every single box.
✨ How to Make It Shine on the Christmas Table (In Seconds!)
Even though the Ensaladilla de Marisco is ready to serve straight away, you can elevate it effortlessly.
Try these hosting hacks:
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Chill a glass bowl before serving for a restaurant-level look
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Add a splash of lemon for brightness
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Serve with crunchy toast, mini vol-au-vents, or canapé cups
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Top with chives or citrus zest for freshness
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Use individual spoons for a sophisticated party style
With just one minute and a sprinkle of creativity, your guests will think you spent hours preparing this.
Because sometimes, the real magic of Christmas isn’t in sweating over a stove — it’s in sitting down with the ones you love, sharing food that frees you from the kitchen.
🎁 A Smart, Last-Minute Option You’ll Be Thankful For
Here’s a story we’ve all lived: one message arrives…
“Mind if we drop by tonight?”
And suddenly, your calm evening becomes a festive gathering.
This is why keeping a few of these bowls in the fridge is genius.
They:
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Don’t demand big storage space
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Have a great shelf life thanks to protective packaging
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Please almost every palate
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Fit perfectly into modern Christmas hosting trends
More and more families are embracing a combination of homemade dishes and high-quality prepared foods. It’s not cheating — it’s choosing sanity over stress.
So why not embrace the clever way?
Why not allow yourself to enjoy Christmas instead of surviving it?
Mercadona Navidad becomes not just a supermarket concept — but a lifesaving tradition during the busiest time of the year.
🛒 Ready to Make Your Holidays Easier (and Tastier)?
When the table looks beautiful and everyone smiles, nobody will care whether you cooked every detail from scratch. What matters is that you’re there — relaxed, present, sharing joy.
The Mercadona Ensaladilla de Marisco Listo para Comer offers:
✨ Celebration flavors
✨ Stunning presentation
✨ Minimal effort
✨ A price that protects your budget
So before the rush begins… stock up. Let this be your Christmas backup plan. Your secret weapon. Your festive ace up the sleeve.
Because with one small choice at Mercadona,
you can become the hero of your holiday dinners.