Description
This vibrant Seafood Salad is a delightful blend of imitation crab and tender shrimp, all enveloped in a creamy dill dressing. Ready in just 13 minutes, this nutritious dish is perfect for busy weekdays or festive gatherings. Fresh vegetables like crunchy celery and zesty red onion add texture and nutrition, making it a satisfying meal on its own or served atop greens. Enjoy versatile serving options from sandwiches to lettuce wraps that cater to various palates. This seafood salad is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor, ensuring every bite is enjoyable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces imitation crab meat
- 8 ounces raw shrimp (51–60 count)
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 3 tablespoons minced red onion
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil; add quartered lemon.
- Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes until pink; transfer to ice water to stop cooking.
- Drain shrimp and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix shrimp, imitation crab, celery, red onion, seasonings, mayonnaise, and dill until well coated.
- Garnish with additional dill; serve immediately or refrigerate up to two days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg