classic creamy seafood salad (imitation crab salad) 🦀🍋 — fresh, crunchy, and perfect for sandwiches or a side dish.
Here’s the full recipe:
🦀 Creamy Crab Seafood Salad
🥣 Ingredients
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1 lb (450g) imitation crab meat (flaked or chopped)
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2 celery stalks, finely chopped
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2–3 green onions, sliced thin
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½ cup mayonnaise (adjust to taste)
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1–2 tablespoons sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
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½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or paprika)
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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Optional: 1–2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped
👩🍳 Instructions
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Prep the crab:
Chop or gently shred the imitation crab into bite-sized pieces. -
Add crunch:
Stir in chopped celery and green onions. -
Make it creamy:
In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, and seasoning. -
Combine:
Fold dressing into the crab mixture until evenly coated. -
Chill:
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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On croissants or sandwich rolls
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Stuffed in avocados
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With crackers
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Over lettuce as a light salad
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In lettuce wraps
🔄 Optional Add-Ins
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Diced cucumber
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Sweet pickle relish
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Hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
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A dash of hot sauce
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Tiny shrimp mixed in
If you’d like, I can also give you a lighter healthy version or a restaurant-style deli version 😊