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Quick Creamy Deli-Style Seafood Salad

A mound of creamy seafood salad featuring shrimp, celery, and red onion, served on a white plate.
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Make this quick, creamy seafood salad at home in under 15 minutes. It tastes better than store-bought deli versions and is perfect for sandwiches or light lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound imitation crab meat (surimi), shredded
  • 1/2 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise (use your favorite brand)
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. If using frozen imitation crab, thaw it completely and gently squeeze out any excess water. Shred the imitation crab into bite-sized pieces.
  2. If using whole shrimp, ensure they are cooked, peeled, and chilled. If shrimp are large, chop them into smaller pieces.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded imitation crab, shrimp, diced celery, and minced red onion.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. This is your best seafood salad dressing.
  5. Pour the dressing over the seafood and vegetable mixture. Gently fold everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture light.
  6. Stir in the optional fresh parsley.
  7. Cover the bowl and chill the seafood salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
  8. Serve your easy seafood salad on toasted bread for seafood salad sandwiches, over crisp lettuce for a quick seafood lunch, or with crackers as an appetizer seafood salad.

Notes

  • For a healthier seafood salad alternative, substitute half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
  • This recipe is excellent for seafood salad meal prep; it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • If you prefer a tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to the dressing mixture.

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