Best 13 Crab Meat And Shrimp Salad Recipes

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Seafood lovers, rejoice! Crab meat and shrimp salad is a delectable dish that combines the sweet, succulent flavors of crab and shrimp with a variety of fresh, crisp vegetables and a tangy, creamy dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this salad is packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. Whether you're looking for a simple recipe for a weeknight meal or an elegant dish to serve at a special occasion, this article has you covered.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

CRAB MEAT & SHRIMP SALAD



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Make and share this Crab Meat & Shrimp Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana in Atlanta

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs imitation crabmeat
14 ounces cooked shrimp
1 cup Smucker's No Sugar Added Orange Spread, chopped green unions
1 cup of chopped green pepper
1 cup of chopped celery
1 cup ranch dressing
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • by using gloves.
  • Separate crab meat by hand.
  • Mix all the ingredients together evenly.
  • let sit in the refrigerator overnight for the ingredients to blend together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 981.4, Fat 56.4, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 293, Sodium 4099, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 7.4, Protein 63.5

SHRIMP AND CRAB SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups shredded crab meat
1/2 cup bay shrimp
4 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1/2 cup pitted medium black olives
1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup minced Maui onion (sweet onion)
1/2 cup minced celery
1/2 cup grated carrots
2 1/2 cups mayonnaise
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, toss all ingredients lightly to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.

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

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.

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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

SPICED CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD



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This is my all time favorite crab salad! I think using quality crab meat (Phillips) is the key. This is so addictive, I always double the recipe!

Provided by Grace Lynn

Categories     Crab

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup bottled clam juice
10 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled,deveined
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion
2/3 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces crabmeat (I use Phillips brand from Costco)

Steps:

  • Bring clam juice to simmer in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add shrimp; cover and simmer until opaque, turning once, about 2 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to cutting board; coarsely chop shrimp.
  • Place shrimp in small bowl.
  • Boil cooking liquid until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 2 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Mix onions and next 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend.
  • Stir in shrimp, cooking liquid and crabmeat.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Salad can be made 1 day ahead.
  • I like to serve mine with pita chips, but you can use any kind of crakers or crostinis.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.6, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 57.4, Sodium 370, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 10.3

SEAFOOD SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND CRAB



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This is my favorite spring and summer salad. It's a great opening act for any seafood dinner and it makes a really good snack or appetizer. I like it with Captain's Wafers. After mixing it, I pack it into individual 1 cup containers so it's ready to grab and go. I take it to work for lunch quite often. Cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by A Pinch of This ...

Categories     Spreads

Time 4h30m

Yield 6-8 salads, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb shrimp, cooked, peeled and de-veined, 41-60 count
24 ounces imitation crabmeat
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon Accent seasoning (MSG)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Cut each shrimp into 2 or 3 pieces.
  • Chop crabmeat into pieces about the size of the shrimp pieces.
  • Mix all ingredeints together and chill for 4 hours to let the flavors blend.
  • It looks like a lot of mayo at first but after it's chilled it doesn't look like so much.

SHRIMP AND CRAB MACARONI SALAD



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A cool main dish seafood salad for hot summer days using small salad shrimp and either imitation or real crabmeat.

Provided by Fred

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 4h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
5 eggs
2 strips celery, diced
½ onion, minced
½ green bell pepper, diced
½ pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ pound crabmeat
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon fresh mint
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white sugar
2 teaspoons cocktail sauce
⅛ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water and let cool. Peel eggs and reserve 1 egg for the garnish. Chop the remaining 4 eggs.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine macaroni, eggs, celery, onion, green pepper, shrimp and crab.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, dill, mint, salt, sugar, cocktail sauce and hot pepper sauce.
  • Pour the dressing mixture into the macaroni mixture and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle top with paprika and decorate with extra sliced egg. Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 256.8 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 893.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SHRIMP AND CRAB MACARONI SALAD



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This salad is a summertime staple in our house. If you want to splurge, go ahead and use real crab. -Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 ounces imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 small cucumber, chopped
1 cup (6oz) peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, Old Bay, garlic powder, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine crabmeat, shrimp, cucumber and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SHRIMP AND CRAB MEAT SALAD WITH JALAPENO CHILIES



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     lunch, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound medium-size shrimp
8 whole allspice berries
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 pound fresh crab meat, preferably lump
1 cup homemade mayonnaise (see recipe)
Juice of 1 lime
2 jalapeno chilies, chopped, about 1 tablespoon
1/4 cup finely chopped loosely packed fresh coriander or chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped scallions
16 large, firm, unblemished spinach leaves, trimmed of the stem, rinsed well and patted dry
16 radicchio or endive leaves, trimmed
1 head Boston lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
4 sprigs coriander for garnish

Steps:

  • Put the shrimp in a saucepan and add the allspice, salt and pepper. Add cold water to barely cover and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and let the shrimp stand until they are at room temperature. Shell and devein the shrimp and set aside.
  • Pick over the crab meat to remove bits of shell and cartilage.
  • Put the mayonnaise, lime juice, chilies, coriander, scallions, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the shrimp and crab meat and toss lightly to blend without breaking the lumps.
  • Arrange 4 spinach leaves on each of 4 individual serving dishes. Dinner plates are recommended. Arrange alternately the radicchio or endive leaves between the spinach leaves.
  • Arrange equal portions of Boston lettuce leaves in the center of each serving.
  • Spoon an equal portion of the shrimp and crab meat mixture over the center of each plate. Garnish with coriander sprigs. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 601, UnsaturatedFat 39 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1337 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

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

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest crab meat and shrimp possible. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the salad.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. This will add color, texture, and nutrients.
  • Don't overcook the crab meat or shrimp. They should be cooked until they are just opaque, or they will become tough.
  • Chill the salad before serving. This will help meld the flavors and make it more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Crab meat and shrimp salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing meal or a hearty and satisfying dish, crab meat and shrimp salad is a great option. So next time you are looking for a seafood salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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