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Classic Deli-Style Seafood Salad Sandwich

A thick, creamy seafood salad sandwich made with toasted whole wheat bread, generously filled with seafood salad.
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Make a creamy, flavorful seafood salad filling perfect for sandwiches, using a mix of popular seafood and simple seasonings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
  • 1 cup imitation crab meat (or real crab meat), flaked
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 slices whole wheat bread or 4 croissants
  • Butter or soft cream cheese for spreading (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the seafood: If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely and pat them dry. Chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces. Flake the crab meat into small pieces.
  2. Combine the vegetables: In a medium bowl, mix the chopped celery and red onion.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Mix the salad: Add the chopped shrimp, flaked crab meat, and the vegetable mixture to the dressing. Gently fold everything together until the seafood is evenly coated. Do not overmix.
  5. Chill the salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the seafood salad for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to blend.
  6. Assemble the sandwich: Lightly spread butter or cream cheese on the bread slices, if desired. Spoon a generous amount of the chilled seafood salad onto four slices of bread. Top with the remaining slices.
  7. Serve immediately or pack for a picnic lunch.

Notes

  • For a lighter option, substitute half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
  • If you prefer a different flavor profile, try adding 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped dill or parsley to the salad mixture.
  • To prevent soggy bread, lightly toast the bread slices before assembling the sandwich.
  • This homemade seafood salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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