Here’s a fresh and flavorful Seafood Salad — light, creamy, and packed with protein from shrimp, crab, or other seafood. 🦐🦀🥗
🦐 Seafood Salad
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup crab meat (or imitation crab, shredded)
- ½ cup cooked calamari rings (optional)
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red bell pepper, diced
- 2–3 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional: dash of hot sauce or paprika
Instructions
- Prepare Seafood
- Ensure all seafood is cooked, chilled, and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- Mix Salad Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, crab, calamari, celery, onion, bell pepper, and parsley
- Make Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional spices
- Combine & Chill
- Pour dressing over seafood mixture
- Gently fold to coat evenly
- Refrigerate 30–60 minutes before serving for best flavor
- Serve
- Serve chilled on a bed of lettuce, with crackers, or in a sandwich/wrap
🌟 Tips
- Seafood variety: Add scallops, tuna, or smoked salmon for different flavors
- Make ahead: Keeps well in fridge for 1–2 days
- Crunch factor: Add diced cucumber, radish, or bell peppers
- Light version: Use Greek yogurt or avocado in place of mayo
I can also give a tropical seafood salad version with mango, pineapple, and lime dressing for a sweet and tangy twist.
Do you want me to share that version?