This light and creamy seafood salad is a perfect make-ahead meal, ideal for a refreshing lunch, a sandwich filling, or an elegant appetizer. Chilling time allows the flavors to blend beautifully for the best taste.
Yields: 6 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill time: 1 hour
Ingredients
For the Salad:
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1 lb imitation crab meat (flake-style or chunks), chopped
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1 cup cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
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2 stalks celery, finely diced
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¼ cup red onion, finely diced
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¼ cup sweet pickle relish (optional)
For the Dressing:
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¾ cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or your favorite seafood seasoning)
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For Garnish (optional):
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped