How to Make Shrimp and Crab Seafood Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to seafood, there's nothing quite as refreshing and satisfying as a good seafood salad. And when you combine the delicious flavors of shrimp and crab, you're in for a treat that's both luxurious and light at the same time. This Shrimp and Crab Seafood Salad recipe is the perfect way to showcase the natural sweetness and tender texture of these two delectable crustaceans.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    304 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 108mg
    • Sodium: 950mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 207mg