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🦐 Fresh Seafood Salad
A light, refreshing salad packed with flavor—perfect for sandwiches, croissants, or served over crisp lettuce.
Ingredients
Salad:
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1 lb cooked seafood (shrimp, crab, lobster, or a mix), chopped
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½ cup celery, finely diced
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¼ cup red onion, finely diced
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½ cup cucumber, diced
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2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
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1 lemon (zest + juice)
Dressing:
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½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
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2 tbsp sour cream
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or paprika + pinch of cayenne)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
For Serving:
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Butter lettuce, croissants, or crackers
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Lemon wedges
Instructions
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Cook seafood: If using raw shrimp, boil in salted water with a bay leaf and lemon slice for 2–3 minutes, then chill.
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Make the dressing: Whisk together mayo, sour cream, Dijon mustard, Old Bay, lemon zest + juice, salt, and pepper.
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Combine: Gently fold seafood, celery, onion, cucumber, and herbs into the dressing.
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Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve: Chilled on lettuce leaves, inside buttery croissants, or with crackers.
Pro Tips:
✅ Use high-quality fresh or frozen seafood (avoid canned crab if possible).
✅ Add extra crunch with diced bell pepper or jicama.
✅ Flavors improve after resting overnight.