Introduction: This seafood salad recipe is not only quick and easy to make but also incredibly flavorful and satisfying. With the perfect blend of ingredients, it’s a dish that looks and tastes like you spent hours preparing it. Whether you’re enjoying it on a crusty baguette, with crackers, or in a creative serving suggestion, this salad is sure to be a hit with your loved ones.
Ingredients:
- 16 oz. imitation crab meat (preferably flaked style)
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 3 tbsp. red onion, very finely diced
- 1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped (or 1/2 tsp. dried dill)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine the imitation crab meat, finely diced celery, very finely diced red onion, Old Bay seasoning, fresh lemon juice, mayonnaise, chopped fresh dill, salt, and pepper.
- Gently toss the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. The salad will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Serving Suggestions:
- Pile the seafood salad on a crusty baguette with lettuce.
- Enjoy it with crackers for a quick snack or appetizer.
- Scoop the salad into butter lettuce cups for a light and refreshing meal.
- Add cooked pasta for a delicious seafood pasta salad (serve chilled).
- Bake puff pastry shells and fill them with the seafood salad for an elegant presentation.
- Hollow out tomatoes and fill them with the seafood salad for a creative and colorful dish.