Shrimp and Crab Seafood Salad
This chilled seafood salad is a delightful medley of shrimp and imitation crab, complemented by crisp vegetables and a creamy, seasoned dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a light meal on its own, it develops even more flavor after resting. A quick-to-prepare dish that lends itself to endless variations depending on your pantry.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ¾ cup creamy mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup petite pre-cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley optional, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning blend such as Old Bay
- ¼ cup finely minced red onion
- 2 medium celery stalks diced into small pieces
- Salt and ground black pepper to personal taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup sweet pickle relish optional
- 1 pound chopped imitation crab meat flake or chunk style
Instructions
- Dice the imitation crab into uniform, bite-sized segments. If using medium or large shrimp, slice them into halves or thirds to match the crab’s size.
- In a sizable mixing bowl, combine the crab, shrimp, finely diced celery, chopped red onion, and relish if desired.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, garlic powder, and a light sprinkling of salt and pepper.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the seafood and vegetable mixture. Using a spatula or large spoon, gently fold the ingredients together until the mixture is well coated.
- Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to allow the flavors to fully develop.
- Prior to serving, optionally sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve chilled on your choice of croissants, crackers, or in lettuce cups.
Notes
This salad holds up well in the refrigerator and tastes even better after resting overnight. Feel free to modify with your preferred seafood seasoning or add-ins based on what's available.