Quick Creamy Imitation Crab and Shrimp Seafood Salad
Make a simple, creamy seafood salad using imitation crab and cooked shrimp. This recipe is fast to prepare and works well for sandwiches or serving over lettuce.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces imitation crab meat, shredded
- 8 ounces cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon red onion, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the shredded imitation crab and the cooked shrimp in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, chopped celery, minced red onion, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the seafood.
- Gently fold the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated. Do not overmix.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to combine.
- Serve cold on lettuce, crackers, or bread for sandwiches.
Notes
- For a brighter flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- If you prefer a zestier salad, add 1 teaspoon of fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill to the dressing.
- This salad tastes best when made a few hours ahead, but it is safe to prepare up to one day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 23
- Cholesterol: 140