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Best Seafood Salad Appetizer

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A refreshing seafood salad combining shrimp and crab meat, perfect for gatherings and elegant dinners.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound crab meat, shredded
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lettuce leaves for serving


Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, crab meat, celery, bell pepper, and red onion.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the seafood mixture and stir until well combined.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  5. Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves for a light, elegant presentation.

Notes

Chill the salad before serving to enhance the flavors. Experiment with additional spices or crunchy vegetables for a unique twist.