Lump Crab Salad (Real Crab Meat)
This Lump Crab Salad is made with real jumbo crab meat and can be served as a light lunch or dinner, on a bed of mixed greens, or on sandwiches. This is also the perfect appetizer to pair as a dip with crackers or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound cooked shrimp Optional, Cut into smaller chunks about an inch.
- 1/2 pound lump crab meat
- 1 finely chopped celery stalk
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
- 1/2 cup mayo Substitute with plain Greek yogurt or sour cream if desired.
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Add more and adjust to taste if neccessary.
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed.
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning Divided into 1/2 teaspoon portions.
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the crab and optional shrimp to a large mixing bowl along with Old Bay Seasoning, mayo, lemon juice, celery, onions, 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Chill for a minimum of 1 hour. 2-3 hours is optimal.
Notes
Old Bay Seasoning can be substituted with any of your favorite seafood seasoning and rubs.
The use of shrimp is optional.
If you like a wet pasta salad, then serving immediately after chilling the dish will work best for you. You may find that you need additional mayo or sour cream (Greek yogurt). Add additional to suit your taste and texture needs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 16gFat: 26g
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