Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make seafood salad featuring tender shrimp and imitation crab meat, combined with crisp celery, tangy lemon, and a creamy dill mayonnaise dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 8 ounces imitation crab meat (flaked style or sticks cut into slices)
- 8 ounces raw shrimp (51–60 count recommended)
- 1 lemon (quartered)
Salad Mix
- 1/2 cup celery (finely diced)
- 3 tablespoons red onion (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped, plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the quartered lemon. Add the raw shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Quickly transfer the shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process, then drain and pat dry.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, place the cooked shrimp, imitation crab meat, finely diced celery, minced red onion, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, and chopped fresh dill.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together until well coated with the mayonnaise and evenly mixed.
- Serve or Store: Garnish the salad with additional fresh dill as desired. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days for flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best texture and flavor. If using frozen, be sure to thaw completely before cooking.
- Adjust Old Bay seasoning and lemon juice to suit your taste preferences.
- This salad can be served on its own, in sandwiches, or over a bed of greens for a light meal.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or light mayo.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within 2 days to ensure freshness and safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Seafood Salad, Shrimp Salad, Imitation Crab, Dill Salad, Easy Seafood Recipe, Summer Salad
