Best 12 Simple Crab And Shrimp Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for a simple and delicious seafood salad, then this crab and shrimp salad is a perfect choice. Made with fresh crab and shrimp, this salad is packed with flavor and texture. It's also incredibly easy to make, so you can have it on the table in no time. Whether you're serving it as an appetizer or a main course, this crab and shrimp salad is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 :

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

EASY SEAFOOD SALAD



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This easy seafood salad was inspired by a dish I had in the Bahamas that featured conch. I substituted crab and shrimp and like it even more! -Cindy Heyd, Edmond, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium orange
1 medium lemon
1 medium lime
1/2 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), coarsely chopped
1/2 pound refrigerated fresh or imitation crabmeat, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
Shredded lettuce
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • Finely grate zest from orange. Cut orange crosswise in half; squeeze juice from orange. Transfer zest and juice to a large bowl. Repeat with lemon and lime. Add shrimp, crab, onion and pepper; toss to coat. Serve on lettuce with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BREAD AND CRAB SALAD



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Here's something really different; crab salad made with bread! Everyone in my family loves this stuff. It's very rich, so for health reasons I don't make it very often. You can also use shrimp or a combination of crab and shrimp. The amount of butter is an estimate, and time doesn't reflect the overnight refrigeration. Let me know what you think!

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Crab

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 loaf white bread
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup swiss cheese, grated
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat
6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Cut off crusts of bread and discard or save for another use.
  • Butter both sides.
  • Cut each slice into 16 cubes and refrigerate overnight.
  • Next day add Swiss cheese, celery, green onions, crab, and eggs.
  • Gently stir in mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste, and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.4, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 181.9, Sodium 920, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 17.2

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

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

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.

Tips:

  • When selecting crab meat, opt for fresh or frozen lump crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use high-quality mayonnaise for a richer taste. If you prefer a lighter option, you can substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors and balance the richness of the mayonnaise.
  • Freshly chopped herbs, such as dill, parsley, or chives, will add a pop of color and freshness to the salad.
  • For a more substantial salad, add cooked quinoa, rice, or chopped vegetables like celery, cucumber, or red onion.
  • Serve the crab and shrimp salad on a bed of lettuce or greens, or use it as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.

Conclusion:

With its combination of delicate crab, succulent shrimp, and a creamy, flavorful dressing, this crab and shrimp salad is a surefire crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a light lunch, a summer picnic, or as an appetizer at a party. The versatility of this salad allows you to customize it to your liking by adding different herbs, vegetables, or grains. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and enjoy the process of creating this delicious and refreshing crab and shrimp salad.

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