Description
This easy seafood salad is the perfect no-cook meal made with succulent shrimp, sweet crab meat, and a tangy creamy dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s fresh, protein-packed, and ideal for quick lunches, elegant appetizers, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked salad shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 pound cooked crab meat (lump or imitation)
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- ½ medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Finely chop celery, red onion, and red bell pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped vegetables with shrimp and crab.
- In a medium bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon juice, and Old Bay.
- Season dressing with salt and pepper; pour over seafood mixture.
- Gently fold everything until evenly coated.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Stir gently before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Pat seafood dry before mixing to avoid watery salad.
- Adjust salt and seasonings just before serving, as cold dishes need extra flavor.
- Make ahead to improve flavor depth—this salad tastes better after chilling.
- Use real lump crab for best texture and flavor; imitation works for budget-friendly options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: imitation crab salad, cold shrimp salad, no-cook seafood recipes, creamy seafood salad, easy crab salad