Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining shrimp, imitation crab, and crunchy vegetables in a creamy lemon mayo dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Imitation Crab
- 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup Sweet Red Peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Parsley or Cilantro), chopped
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Dill (optional)
- Lemon Zest (optional)
- Paprika (optional)
- Greens (for serving)
- Crusty Bread (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the imitation crab, peeled and deveined shrimp, finely chopped celery, diced sweet red peppers, and freshly chopped herbs. Mix gently, allowing the textures to mingle.
- In a separate bowl, prepare your lemon mayo dressing by whisking together mayonnaise and fresh lemon juice. Adjust the flavor to your liking, ensuring the creaminess is perfectly balanced with tang.
- Pour the dressing over the seafood mixture and stir with a gentle hand to coat everything evenly. The result should glisten and shine with flavor.
- If desired, season with dill, lemon zest, and a sprinkle of paprika, stirring lightly to disperse these flavors throughout.
- Serve chilled over a bed of greens or inside vibrant sandwich wraps. Don’t forget to pair it with crusty bread.
Notes
Make-ahead for optimal flavor. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: seafood salad, summer salad, creamy dressing, shrimp salad, easy recipe