Seafood Salad
Creamy Seafood Salad with crab, shrimp, and crisp veggies in a seasoned mayo dressing. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for sandwiches or wraps!
Ingredients
- 1 lb imitation crab meat flake-style or chunk, chopped
- 1 cup cooked small shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed
- 2 stalks celery finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish optional
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or other seafood seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Prep the Seafood:
- Chop imitation crab meat into bite-sized pieces. If shrimp are large, cut them in half or thirds.
Mix the Base:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine crab meat, shrimp, celery, red onion, and relish (if using).
Make the Dressing:
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Combine:
- Pour dressing over the seafood mixture. Gently fold until everything is evenly coated.
Chill:
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy cold on croissants, crackers, or lettuce wraps.