Spiced Crab and Shrimp Salad
Elevate your seafood game with this Spiced Crab and Shrimp Salad, a refreshing and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Packed with juicy lump crab meat and tender shrimp, this salad achieves the perfect balance of creamy and zesty with a dressing made from tangy Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and a touch of fresh lemon juice. Finely diced celery and red bell pepper add a satisfying crunch, while Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne bring bold, savory spice. Ready in just 20 minutes, this chilled seafood salad pairs beautifully with a crisp bed of mixed greens or lettuce, making it an elegant yet easy choice for light lunches or summer gatherings. Whether served solo or as a showstopping side dish, this recipe is guaranteed to impress seafood lovers with each flavorful bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Lump crab meat
- 8 ounces Cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 stalks Celery (finely diced)
- 0.5 cups Red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced thin)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed greens or lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the lump crab meat and chopped shrimp. Set aside.
In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well incorporated.
Add the diced celery, red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and chopped parsley to the seafood mixture.
Pour the prepared dressing over the crab and shrimp mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated. Be careful not to break apart the crab meat.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning, if necessary, by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
When ready to serve, scoop the spiced crab and shrimp salad onto a bed of mixed greens or lettuce leaves, or serve it on its own.
Garnish with additional parsley, lemon wedges, or a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1399 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 93.4 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 687 mg | 229% | |
| Sodium | 3212 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.5 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 104.3 g | 209% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.1 mcg | 51% | |
| Calcium | 435 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2262 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
