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Crab Seafood Salad

A comforting and easy-to-make seafood salad with imitation crab, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup minced celery Adds crunch and freshness.
  • 1 lb imitation crab meat Flaked or shredded for sweet seafood flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill Dried works fine; fresh is lovely.
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Light mayo works too but full-fat tastes better.
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika For a hint of warmth and color.
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Freshly cracked if possible.
  • 1 minced shallot Sharp, sweet, and fragrant.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mince the celery and shallot into tiny pieces for balanced bites.
  2. Gently shred or flake the imitation crab meat with your fingers.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the celery, crab meat, dill, mayonnaise, paprika, shallot, salt, and pepper.
  4. Gently mix with a spatula until everything is evenly coated; do not mash the crab.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and blend flavors.
Serving
  1. Serve as a salad, or in sandwiches over lettuce with cherry tomatoes.

Notes

For extra brightness, squeeze lemon over the salad before serving. Substitute some mayo with Greek yogurt for a tangy twist. Can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.