Description
A refreshing and flavorful Alaskan Seafood Salad combining imitation crab, salad shrimp, and a tangy Old Bay-seasoned mayo dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 8 oz Alaska imitation crab
- 12 oz salad shrimp, thawed and drained
Vegetables and Herbs
- 3/4 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, small diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
Dressing and Seasonings
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Crab: Break up the imitation crab meat into bite-sized pieces in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold in the thawed and drained salad shrimp, mayonnaise, finely diced celery, small diced red onion, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and minced fresh parsley until all ingredients are well combined.
- Season: Add kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, mixing gently to incorporate.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Once chilled, give the salad a final stir and serve cold. Enjoy as a light lunch, appetizer, or side dish.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor; bottled lemon juice may alter taste.
- For a healthier option, substitute mayo with a light or Greek yogurt.
- Add diced cucumber or bell peppers for extra crunch and freshness.
- Adjust Old Bay seasoning according to your spice preference.
- Ensure shrimp is fully thawed and well drained to avoid watery salad.
- This salad pairs well with crackers or as a sandwich filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
