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

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®)

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.