Description
This refreshing shrimp and crab salad is perfect for a light meal or appetizer, with a delightful mix of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp (Cut into smaller chunks, about an inch.)
- 1/2 pound jumbo lump crab (You can use imitation crab if you wish.)
- 1 finely chopped celery stalk
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (Add more and adjust to taste if necessary.)
- 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped dill
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (Divided into 1/2 teaspoon portions.)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet on medium-high heat with the olive oil.
- When hot, add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through until the shrimp turns bright pink.
- Add the crab and 1/2 teaspoon of the Old Bay Seasoning. Stir.
- Remove the crab and shrimp from the pan and add it to a large mixing bowl along with the mayo, lemon juice, celery, onions, 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance for better flavor development.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and Old Bay seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg