Here’s a creamy seafood salad recipe, perfect for crab, shrimp, or a mix of seafood 🦀🥗
🦀 Creamy Crab Salad
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 200g Crab meat
- ½ cup Cooked shrimp (optional)
- ¼ cup celery, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2–3 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 boiled egg, chopped
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare Seafood
- Gently pick through crab meat to remove shells
- Chop shrimp or other seafood if using
2. Make the Dressing
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and herbs
- Season with salt and pepper
3. Mix Salad
- Add crab, shrimp, celery, bell pepper, and optional egg to the bowl
- Fold gently to coat with dressing
4. Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate 30–60 minutes for best flavor
- Serve on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers
🔥 Tips
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt or half mayo, half yogurt
- Add a pinch of paprika or Old Bay seasoning for a seafood twist
- Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges
If you want, I can also give a fancier “seafood medley salad” version with crab, shrimp, and scallops in a creamy garlic-lemon dressing—perfect for dinner parties.
Do you want me to do that?