Seafood Salad

 

Seafood Salad 🦐🦑

Ingredients

8 ounces imitation crab meat (flaked style or sticks cut into slices)

8 ounces raw shrimp (51-60 count, peeled and deveined)

1 lemon (quartered)

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)

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. Add the quartered lemon.

Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until pink and opaque.

Transfer the shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.

Once cooled, drain the shrimp and pat dry.

Combine Ingredients:

In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, imitation crab, celery, red onion, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, and chopped dill.

Toss gently to coat all the ingredients well.

Garnish and Serve:

Garnish with additional fresh dill if desired.

Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days for a chilled option.

This seafood salad is light, refreshing, and perfect for a quick lunch or a delightful appetizer