Shrimp and Crab Seafood Salad

Shrimp and Crab Seafood Salad

This chilled seafood salad with shrimp and imitation crab can be served on buns or with shredded lettuce--it's perfect for lunch on a hot day or for packing in a picnic bag.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
304 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 2 minutes.
Step 2
Transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 3
Combine celery, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon red onion, dill, remaining 4 teaspoons lemon juice, seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Step 4
Dice shrimp and crab. Add to the mayonnaise mixture and gently stir to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Ingredients

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup minced celery
  • 1 pound imitation crabmeat
  • 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • 1 tablespoon minced red onion
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
  • 0.33333334326744 cup minced red onion
  • 6 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
  • 1 cup mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's®)

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