Best 7 Classic Crab And Shrimp Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a classic crab and shrimp salad recipe that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests? Look no further! In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey, exploring the secrets of creating the perfect crab and shrimp salad. We will guide you through the selection of the freshest seafood, the preparation of the salad, and the addition of flavorful ingredients that will elevate the dish to a new level. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply craving a delicious and refreshing meal, our carefully curated recipes will provide you with everything you need to make a classic crab and shrimp salad that will leave you wanting more.

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CLASSIC CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD



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This is one of my favorites. I picked up the recipe when I worked at an IGA supermarket where it was the best seller at the salad bar. It's sure to be a favorite with anyone who likes seafood.

Provided by melimel_86

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces fresh crabmeat, drained and flaked
5 ounces small cooked shrimp, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 onion, diced
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the crabmeat, shrimp, celery, bell pepper, and onion into a bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, dill, and Worcestershire sauce until evenly blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 434.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SIMPLE CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD



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Simple cold crab and shrimp salad that will fulfill your needs. Light and right on carb levels. Enjoy this simple dish; use light mayo and light sour cream to cut even more. Garnish with fresh chopped dill and cherry tomatoes.

Provided by Sahara B

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ pound cooked shrimp (tails removed), cut in bite-sized pieces
1 (8 ounce) package flake-style imitation crabmeat, chopped into bite-sized pieces
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
¼ cup green peas
¼ cup white corn kernels
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 cooked shrimp, tails on

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 pound shrimp, crabmeat, eggs, peas, corn, green onions, and dill in a large bowl.
  • Mix sour cream and mayonnaise together in a separate bowl; stir into the bowl with the shrimp mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with tail-on shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 650.4 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 65.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 966.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SHRIMP AND CRAB SEAFOOD SALAD



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A great, refreshing lunch on a hot day. Serve on buns or atop shredded lettuce.

Provided by Darrel Tyler

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound imitation crabmeat
1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
1 cup minced celery
1 cup mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's®)
⅓ cup minced red onion
1 tablespoon minced red onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Combine celery, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon red onion, dill, remaining 4 teaspoons lemon juice, seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Dice shrimp and crab. Add to the mayonnaise mixture and gently stir to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 108.1 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 950.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

SHRIMP AND CRAB SALAD



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For an impressive salad , try this tasty mixture of hearty shrimp and crabmeat with a creamy dressing. "one of my favorite Aunts gave me the recipe for this seafood salad," writes Melissa Stroupe of Stanley, North Carolina. "I'm lucky to come from a family of great cooks."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat
4 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, horseradish and seasoned salt; mix well. Add to the shrimp mixture and stir well. Cover and refrigerate. Serve on a lettuce-lined plate.

Nutrition Facts :

CRAB AND SHRIMP PASTA SALAD



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Imitation crab meat and mini shrimp make for a wonderful pasta salad that everyone loves!

Provided by LLUV7877

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-colored spiral pasta
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, flaked
1 (6.5 ounce) can tiny shrimp, drained
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 English cucumber, diced
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool. Transfer to a large bowl, and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour over the pasta and stir to coat. Add the crab, shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, black olives and bell pepper; mix gently to coat with the dressing. Taste, and adjust seasoning if desired. If the pasta is too dry, mix in more mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 470.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CRAB MEAT AND SHRIMP SALAD



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     lunch, salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound medium shrimp with shells
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 whole allspice
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs parsley
3/4 pound fresh crab meat, preferably lump
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
1 jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped
16 large, unblemished spinach leaves, trimmed of the stems, rinsed well and patted dry
16 radicchio leaves, washed and dried
1 head romaine or escarole cut into bite-size pieces
3 sprigs chervil or coriander for garnishing

Steps:

  • Place shrimp in a saucepan and add salt, pepper, allspice, bay leaf and parsley. Add cold water to barely cover; then, bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and let shrimp stand until they reach room temperature. This step can be done ahead of time.
  • Pick over crab meat to remove bits of cartilage and shells.
  • Combine Dijon mustard, lime juice, vinegar, honey, olive oil, scallions, jalapeno pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend well with a wire whisk. Add shrimp and crab meat and toss lightly to blend without breaking crab meat lumps.
  • Arrange 4 spinach leaves on 4 individual large serving plates. Arrange the radicchio alternately between the spinach leaves.
  • Place equal portions of romaine leaves in the center of each serving.
  • Spoon equal portions of crab meat and shrimp salad over center of each plate. Garnish with the chervil or coriander sprigs. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 338, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1218 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CLASSIC CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD



Classic Crab and Shrimp Salad image

This is one of my favorites. I picked up the recipe when I worked at an IGA supermarket where it was the best seller at the salad bar. It's sure to be a favorite with anyone who likes seafood.

Provided by melimel_86

Categories     Shrimp Salad

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces fresh crabmeat, drained and flaked
5 ounces small cooked shrimp, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 onion, diced
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the crabmeat, shrimp, celery, bell pepper, and onion into a bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, dill, and Worcestershire sauce until evenly blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 434.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Tips:

  • For the freshest crab and shrimp, try to buy them live if possible. If you can't find live seafood, frozen or previously cooked seafood is also fine.
  • Be sure to clean and devein the shrimp before cooking. This will help to remove any grit or sand.
  • Cook the crab and shrimp until they are just cooked through. Overcooking will make them tough and rubbery.
  • Let the crab and shrimp cool slightly before chopping them. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
  • Use a variety of fresh herbs and vegetables in your salad. This will add flavor and color.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. A simple vinaigrette or a creamy dressing can both be delicious.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. It will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Crab and shrimp salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal tastes. Whether you like it classic or with a twist, there is a crab and shrimp salad recipe out there for everyone.

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