Best Simple Crab And Shrimp Salad Recipes

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SIMPLE CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD



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Simple cold crab and shrimp salad that will fulfill your needs. Light and right on carb levels. Enjoy this simple dish; use light mayo and light sour cream to cut even more. Garnish with fresh chopped dill and cherry tomatoes.

Provided by Sahara B

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ pound cooked shrimp (tails removed), cut in bite-sized pieces
1 (8 ounce) package flake-style imitation crabmeat, chopped into bite-sized pieces
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
¼ cup green peas
¼ cup white corn kernels
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 cooked shrimp, tails on

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 pound shrimp, crabmeat, eggs, peas, corn, green onions, and dill in a large bowl.
  • Mix sour cream and mayonnaise together in a separate bowl; stir into the bowl with the shrimp mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with tail-on shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 650.4 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 65.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 966.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CRAB & SHRIMP SALAD



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I had this in Alaska and it was so good, so I came home and thru trial and error, I finally got it right. I hope you enjoy it. Serve on Texas toast or regular toast as a sandwich.

Provided by Vicki Wacasey

Categories     Seafood

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c celery, diced
1 bunch green onion, diced
1 lb imitation crab meat chopped ( or 3 cans of crab meat )
1/2 lb shrimp, chopped
1 c mayonnaise
1 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together and let sit overnight in refrigerator. Serve on toasted bread. Texas toast is great for this.

SHRIMP AND CRAB SALAD



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For an impressive salad , try this tasty mixture of hearty shrimp and crabmeat with a creamy dressing. "one of my favorite Aunts gave me the recipe for this seafood salad," writes Melissa Stroupe of Stanley, North Carolina. "I'm lucky to come from a family of great cooks."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat
4 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, horseradish and seasoned salt; mix well. Add to the shrimp mixture and stir well. Cover and refrigerate. Serve on a lettuce-lined plate.

Nutrition Facts :

SHRIMP AND CRAB SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups shredded crab meat
1/2 cup bay shrimp
4 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1/2 cup pitted medium black olives
1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup minced Maui onion (sweet onion)
1/2 cup minced celery
1/2 cup grated carrots
2 1/2 cups mayonnaise
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, toss all ingredients lightly to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.

CRAB MEAT AND SHRIMP SALAD



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     lunch, salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound medium shrimp with shells
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 whole allspice
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs parsley
3/4 pound fresh crab meat, preferably lump
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
1 jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped
16 large, unblemished spinach leaves, trimmed of the stems, rinsed well and patted dry
16 radicchio leaves, washed and dried
1 head romaine or escarole cut into bite-size pieces
3 sprigs chervil or coriander for garnishing

Steps:

  • Place shrimp in a saucepan and add salt, pepper, allspice, bay leaf and parsley. Add cold water to barely cover; then, bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and let shrimp stand until they reach room temperature. This step can be done ahead of time.
  • Pick over crab meat to remove bits of cartilage and shells.
  • Combine Dijon mustard, lime juice, vinegar, honey, olive oil, scallions, jalapeno pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend well with a wire whisk. Add shrimp and crab meat and toss lightly to blend without breaking crab meat lumps.
  • Arrange 4 spinach leaves on 4 individual large serving plates. Arrange the radicchio alternately between the spinach leaves.
  • Place equal portions of romaine leaves in the center of each serving.
  • Spoon equal portions of crab meat and shrimp salad over center of each plate. Garnish with the chervil or coriander sprigs. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 338, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1218 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICED CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD



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This is my all time favorite crab salad! I think using quality crab meat (Phillips) is the key. This is so addictive, I always double the recipe!

Provided by Grace Lynn

Categories     Crab

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup bottled clam juice
10 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled,deveined
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion
2/3 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces crabmeat (I use Phillips brand from Costco)

Steps:

  • Bring clam juice to simmer in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add shrimp; cover and simmer until opaque, turning once, about 2 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to cutting board; coarsely chop shrimp.
  • Place shrimp in small bowl.
  • Boil cooking liquid until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 2 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Mix onions and next 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend.
  • Stir in shrimp, cooking liquid and crabmeat.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Salad can be made 1 day ahead.
  • I like to serve mine with pita chips, but you can use any kind of crakers or crostinis.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.6, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 57.4, Sodium 370, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 10.3

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