Recipe For Seafood Salad With Imitation Crab Meat
If you’re a seafood fan, then you’re going to love this recipe for seafood salad with imitation crab meat. It’s super easy to make, and it’s perfect for those hot summer evenings when you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of imitation crab meat, chopped
- 1 cup of cooked, cooled shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup of cooked, cooled calamari, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ⅓ cup of chopped red onion
- 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons of Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 head of lettuce
Instructions:
- Chop the imitation crab meat, shrimp, and calamari into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped seafood, celery, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a separate mixing bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the dressing to the seafood mixture, and stir until well combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- When you’re ready to serve, line a large serving bowl with lettuce leaves, and spoon the seafood salad onto the lettuce.
And that's it! This recipe is perfect for serving as a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish at a family gathering. And because it's so easy to make, you can whip it up in no time.
Tips:
- Feel free to add your favorite seafood to this recipe. Scallops, mussels, or even tuna would be great additions.
- If you’re not a fan of Old Bay seasoning, you can leave it out or replace it with your favorite seafood seasoning.
- For an extra crunch, add some diced cucumber or chopped nuts to the salad.
- You can also serve this salad in individual lettuce cups for a fun and healthy appetizer.
