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Quick 10-Minute Creamy Seafood Salad (Better Than Store-Bought)

A mound of creamy, shredded seafood salad with visible pink/orange pieces, served on a white plate.
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Make this creamy seafood salad in just 10 minutes. It uses imitation crab and shrimp for a satisfying, no-cook meal perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (6 ounce) package imitation crab meat, shredded
  • 8 ounces cooked small shrimp, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. If using frozen imitation crab, thaw it completely and gently squeeze out any excess moisture. Shred the imitation crab into small pieces.
  2. Chop the cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces, about 1/2 inch each.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until the dressing is smooth.
  4. Add the shredded imitation crab, chopped shrimp, celery, and red onion to the dressing.
  5. Gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the creamy dressing. Do not overmix.
  6. Season the salad with black pepper and salt to taste.
  7. Serve immediately, or cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. This is great for meal prep.

Notes

  • For a lighter seafood salad, substitute half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
  • Serve this deli style seafood salad on toasted bread for a shrimp salad sandwich, over crisp lettuce for a seafood salad bowl, or alongside crackers.
  • This recipe is excellent for make ahead salad preparation for lunches throughout the week.

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