Bringing Back the Taco Bell Seafood Salad: A Blast from the Past

TLDRIn this video, we attempt to recreate the Taco Bell Seafood Salad that was popular in 1986. We make our own tender snow crab and fish blend, prepare a tostada shell, and fill it with shrimp, white fish, crab, and other toppings. Join us as we bring the surf back to our turf!

Key insights

🦞Taco Bell introduced the Seafood Salad in 1986, marketing it as adventurous and fresh.

🍣The Seafood Salad featured a blend of snow crab and fish, which is recreated in our recipe.

🌮The popularity of the Filet-O-Fish at McDonald's inspired Taco Bell to join the seafood craze.

🍅Taco Bell's Seafood Salad commercials showcased the freshness and tantalizing flavors of the dish.

🐟The Taco Bell Seafood Salad was ultimately discontinued due to alleged cases of food poisoning.

Q&A

What inspired Taco Bell to create the Seafood Salad?

The success of the Filet-O-Fish at McDonald's motivated Taco Bell to join the seafood craze.

Why was the Taco Bell Seafood Salad discontinued?

The Seafood Salad was removed from the menu due to several alleged cases of food poisoning.

What ingredients are in the Taco Bell Seafood Salad?

The salad featured a blend of snow crab and fish, along with other taco toppings.

Can I recreate the Taco Bell Seafood Salad at home?

Yes, you can make your own version of the Seafood Salad using our recipe and instructions.

Is the Taco Bell Seafood Salad healthy?

While the Seafood Salad contains seafood and some healthier ingredients, it is not considered a particularly healthy option due to the dressing and shell.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction: We attempt to recreate the Taco Bell Seafood Salad from 1986.

02:10Discussion about the inspiration behind the Seafood Salad and the Filet-O-Fish at McDonald's.

03:57Details about Taco Bell's marketing campaign for the Seafood Salad.

06:18The downfall of the Seafood Salad due to alleged food poisoning cases.

08:38Preparation of our own tender snow crab and fish blend.

09:46Wrapping the fish blend and steaming it to create the seafood filling.

19:09Making the tostada shell to hold the seafood salad.

23:13Filling the tostada shell with shrimp, white fish, crab, and other toppings.