Go Back

Creamy Crab Seafood Salad

A light, flavorful seafood salad combining fresh crab, shrimp, and a creamy dressing perfect for summer meals or elegant appetizers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 1 lb lump crab meat picked over for shells
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp chopped
Vegetables & Herbs
  • 2 stalks celery finely diced
  • 0.5 red bell pepper finely diced
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tsp chives optional, finely chopped
Dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
Garnish
  • as needed lemon wedges
  • as needed fresh parsley or dill sprigs

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Gently pick over the lump crab meat to remove any shells. Chop the cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Dice the celery and red bell pepper, slice the green onions, and finely chop the dill.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine crab meat, shrimp, celery, bell pepper, green onions, and dill. Pour the dressing over the mixture.
  5. Using a spatula, fold the dressing into the seafood mixture until evenly coated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Serve on a bed of lettuce, in avocado halves, or with crackers. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.

Notes

Best served chilled. Adjust mayonnaise or yogurt for creaminess. Can be made a day ahead.