Description
A refreshing and flavorful Alaskan Seafood Salad featuring imitation crab and salad shrimp tossed in a creamy, seasoned dressing with fresh celery, red onion, and herbs. Perfect as a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 8 oz. Alaska imitation crab
- 12 oz. salad shrimp, thawed and drained
Dressing and Vegetables
- 3/4 cup mayo
- 3/4 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, small diced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Crab: Break up the Alaska imitation crab meat into bite-sized pieces in a large mixing bowl to ensure even distribution in the salad.
- 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 the mixture is evenly combined.
- Season: Add kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, mixing gently to incorporate the seasoning into the salad.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the seafood salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill properly before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy the Alaskan Seafood Salad chilled as a refreshing appetizer or light meal, ideal for picnics, lunches, or summer gatherings.
Notes
- Use real crab meat if available for a more authentic seafood flavor.
- Adjust Old Bay seasoning according to taste preference; start with less if you prefer a milder flavor.
- For a lighter option, substitute half of the mayo with Greek yogurt.
- Add diced cucumber or bell peppers for extra crunch and color.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce or with crackers for a complete appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
