Seafood Salad
This creamy, refreshing Seafood Salad combines tender protein with crisp celery and a tangy, savory dressing. It is the perfect, effortless no-cook meal for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or elegant party appetizers!
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450 g cooked mixed seafood (imitation crab, shrimp, or a blend), chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream optional, for extra creaminess
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or seafood seasoning of choice
- ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup celery finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dill chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the seafood: If using shrimp, make sure they are fully cooked, peeled, deveined, and chopped into bite-size pieces. Pat all the seafood completely dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Make the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream (if using), fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper until completely smooth.
- Combine: Add the chopped seafood, finely diced celery, diced red onion, and chopped fresh herbs to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold everything together with a spatula until the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Chill: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Stir the salad gently once more before serving. Enjoy chilled on its own, scooped into crisp lettuce cups, or served as a hearty sandwich filling!
Notes
Pro-Tip: For the absolute best flavor development, prepare this salad a few hours ahead of your event and let it chill in the refrigerator. The longer it rests, the more the Old Bay and fresh herbs will infuse into the creamy dressing!
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