With Summer right around the corner, we all want to shed a few pounds so that our new Summer outfits fit. This Seafood Salad is one of the best ways to do this. Eating healthy and light is the goal, the best Seafood Salad is one that has tons of flavor, texture and is filling at the same time.
This Crab salad is one that you could also use on a croissant for a light sandwich, for a tea party or for a quick lunch. The flavor combination is refreshing and there is a crisp, crunch to this that makes the salad even better.
Seafood Salad is often a blend of seafood, however, this recipe calls for crab meat. The crab meat that is used for this salad is most often imitation crab meat. Imitation crab meat is a combination of whitefish and a starch that is blended and made to appear to be crab.
The flavor is similar. If at all possible, find actual crab meat that your can use for the most authentic flavor. You may be able to find some crab at the local meat market, if not use the freshest that can be found near you.
Can I use imitation crab meat?
Imitation crab meat is a choice that is up to you. I prefer to use the freshest crab I can find.
Why is it called Seafood Salad if there is only crab meat?
Most Seafood Salads use Imitation Crab meat. Imitation Crab meat is often a mix of different seafoods, which is why this is called Seafood Salad.
What is imitation crab made of?
There is often a combination of fish in imitation crab. This means it is often a whitefish that is combined with a starch and then made to look like a crab leg.
What is the best way to serve this?
I generally scoop some of the Seafood Salad on a croissant or hoagie roll. The croissant makes it light for the perfect lunch.
Ingredients:
½ to ¾ cup Celery, diced small
1 pound Crab meat, (can use imitation crab)
2.25 ounce can of sliced Black Olives
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ tsp Black pepper
½ tsp Dill
½ tsp Paprika
¼ tsp Salt
How To Make Seafood Salad :
Step 1. In a medium sized bowl combine the mayonnaise with the salt, pepper, paprika and dill
Step 2. Stir to combine
Step 3. Add in the black olives and celery and stir
Step 4. Gently fold in the Crab meat
Step 5. Combine and spoon onto a croissant or other roll.
Step 6. Serve and enjoy!
Seafood Salad
This Seafood Salad is one of the best ways to do this. Eating healthy and light is the goal, the best Seafood Salad is one that has tons of flavor, texture and is filling at the same time.
Ingredients
- ½ to ¾ cup Celery, diced small
- 1 pound Crab meat, (can use imitation crab)
- 2.25 ounce can of sliced Black Olives
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- ½ tsp Dill
- ½ tsp Paprika
- ¼ tsp Salt
Instructions
1. In a medium sized bowl combine the mayonnaise with the salt, pepper, paprika and dill
2. Stir to combine
3. Add in the black olives and celery and stir
4. Gently fold in the Crab meat
5. Combine and spoon onto a croissant or other roll.
6. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Can I use imitation crab meat?
Imitation crab meat is a choice that is up to you. I prefer to use the freshest crab I can find.
Nutrition Information
Yield 3 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 389Total Fat 30gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 24gCholesterol 162mgSodium 1104mgCarbohydrates 2gFiber 1gSugar 0gProtein 28g
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