Crab Seafood Salad
Creamy imitation crab salad with crisp celery, shallot, dill, paprika, and mayonnaise. A quick no-cook recipe for sandwiches, crackers, lettuce cups, or an easy chilled lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 pound imitation crab meat flaked or cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 cup celery finely minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 shallot finely minced, or use red onion
- 1/2 teaspoon dill
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add the imitation crab, celery, mayonnaise, shallot, dill, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper to a large mixing bowl.
- Fold everything together gently until the crab is evenly coated and the celery and shallot are well distributed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour so the flavors can settle and the salad is well chilled.
- Stir gently once more before serving. Taste and adjust the seasoning or add a small spoonful of mayonnaise if needed.