Description
This delicious seafood salad combines tender imitation crab meat and fresh shrimp with crisp celery, tangy lemon, red onion, and aromatic fresh dill, all bound together by creamy mayonnaise and a hint of Old Bay seasoning. Perfect as a light lunch or a refreshing appetizer, this salad is quick to prepare and packed with vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 8 ounces imitation crab meat (flaked style or sticks cut into slices)
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1 cup celery (finely diced)
- 1/2 medium red onion (minced)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped, plus more for garnish)
Seasonings & Others
- 1 whole lemon (quartered)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice (fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine seafood: In a large bowl, gently mix the flaked imitation crab meat and raw shrimp, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Add vegetables and seasonings: Toss in the quartered lemon, finely diced celery, minced red onion, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in dressing: Carefully blend in the mayonnaise and chopped fresh dill until everything is well combined.
- Season and garnish: Taste your salad and adjust seasoning as needed, then garnish with extra fresh dill before serving.
Notes
- The shrimp is used raw and will be marinated by the acidity of the lemon juice; for a safer option, precook the shrimp by boiling or steaming before mixing.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Old Bay seasoning adds a classic seafood spice blend, but you can omit or adjust according to taste.
- Serve chilled for the best flavor and texture.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
