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Creamy Seafood Delight Salad

Indulge in the refreshing flavors of this creamy chilled seafood salad, featuring succulent shrimp, crab, crunchy celery, and aromatic dill. Perfect for summer gatherings and outdoor picnics.

PT150M
150 min
easy
easy
8 servings
8 servings
304kcal
calories
11g
carbohydrates
108mg
cholesterol
23g
fat
1g
fiber
14g
protein
4g
saturated fat
950mg
sodium
5g
sugar
0g
unsaturated fat

Ingredients

454 grams imitation crabmeat
454 grams uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
30 milliliters lemon juice, divided
240 milliliters minced celery
240 milliliters mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's®)
80 milliliters minced red onion
15 milliliters minced fresh dill
15 milliliters seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the shrimp and 30 milliliters of lemon juice. Cook until the shrimp turn pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, approximately 2 minutes.
Step 2
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a bowl of ice water to halt the cooking process. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the minced celery, mayonnaise, 240 milliliters of red onion, dill, remaining 20 milliliters of lemon juice, seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Step 4
Dice the shrimp and crab, then gently fold them into the mayonnaise mixture to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.