Here’s a fresh and simple seafood salad recipe that’s light, flavorful, and perfect as a starter or a main dish. You can use shrimp, crab, or a mix of seafood.
🥗 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
Seafood:
- 1 cup cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup cooked crab meat or imitation crab
- ½ cup cooked calamari rings (optional)
Vegetables & Mix-ins:
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small carrot, shredded
- 2–3 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (more to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ teaspoon paprika or chili flakes for mild spice
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare Seafood
- If using raw seafood, boil or steam until fully cooked and chill.
- Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix Vegetables
- In a large bowl, combine cucumber, bell pepper, carrot, and onion.
- Make the Dressing
- Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Combine Everything
- Gently fold the seafood and vegetables into the dressing until well coated.
- Chill and Serve
- Refrigerate 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or lemon wedges.
🍴 Tips
- Use fresh or high-quality frozen seafood for the best taste.
- Add a handful of avocado or cherry tomatoes for extra creaminess and color.
- For a lighter version, replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
If you want, I can give a “5-minute quick seafood salad” version that’s ready in under 10 minutes and doesn’t require cooking. It’s perfect for busy days.
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