Best 3 Crab Salad Seafood Salad Recipes

Seafood salad is a refreshing and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a side dish, or even as a main course. Made with a combination of fresh or cooked seafood, vegetables, and a tangy dressing, seafood salad is a delicious and healthy option for any meal. Crab salad, in particular, is a classic seafood salad variety that is often served as an appetizer or main course. Made with succulent crab meat, a variety of vegetables, and a creamy dressing, crab salad is a dish that is sure to please even the most discerning palate. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for crab salad seafood salad, providing you with a variety of options to choose from.

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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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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.

SEAFOOD SALAD/CRAB SALAD SPREAD

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This is an awesome and delicious appetizer for a last minute preparation/invitation for a party or picnic. Or make ahead for your pre-planned gathering. Chill until served.

Provided by TheDancingCook

Categories Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3/4 lb seafood or 3/4 lb crab, salad (already prepared at your local deli/seafood counter)
3 ounces cream cheese
seafood cocktail sauce
cracker, assortment

Steps:

Mix cream cheese and seafood salad.
On a dinner sized plate, mold mixture into a ring, leaving room on outside of ring for crackers.
Pour cocktail sauce in the middle of ring.
Chill until served.
Arrange cracker assortment around plate, outside of salad ring.

Tips:

- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The fresher the seafood, the better your salad will taste. - Be careful not to overcook the seafood. Overcooked seafood is tough and chewy. - Flake the crab meat into small pieces. This will help it to distribute evenly throughout the salad. - Choose a mayonnaise that you like the taste of. There are many different brands and flavors of mayonnaise available, so find one that you enjoy. - Add other ingredients to your salad to taste. Some popular additions include celery, onion, red pepper, and dill. - Serve your crab salad immediately or chill it for later. Crab salad can be served as a main course or as a side dish.

Conclusion:

Crab salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With its delicate flavor and flaky texture, crab salad is a perfect choice for a light lunch or dinner. It can also be served as an appetizer or as a side dish. No matter how you choose to serve it, crab salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. There are many different recipes for crab salad, so be sure to experiment until you find one that you love. With so many delicious options to choose from, you're sure to find a crab salad recipe that will become a new favorite.