Description
Rich Mediterranean seafood delight salad blends fresh shrimp, calamari, and herbs from coastal regions. Crisp ingredients and zesty dressing create a perfect summer meal you’ll savor with Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) imitation crab meat, flaked style or sticks cut into slices
- 8 oz (226 g) raw shrimp (51–60 count recommended)
- ½ cup (75 g) finely diced celery
- 3 tbsps (45 g) minced red onion
- 1 ½ tbsps (7 g) chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
- 1 lemon, quartered
- ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tsps lemon juice
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Broth: Create a zesty poaching liquid by combining water, salt, and lemon juice in a large pot, establishing a flavorful base for cooking seafood.
- Cook Seafood: Immerse shrimp in the simmering citrus-infused water, monitoring until they turn pink and appear translucent, then immediately transfer to an ice bath to halt cooking and preserve delicate texture.
- Drain and Dry: Remove shrimp from ice bath, carefully pat dry with kitchen towels to eliminate excess moisture, ensuring optimal salad consistency.
- Combine Ingredients: In a spacious mixing bowl, gently combine poached shrimp, imitation crab, finely chopped celery, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh dill, creating a harmonious seafood blend.
- Season and Dress: Drizzle Old Bay seasoning, fresh lemon juice, and mayonnaise over the mixture, gently tossing to coat ingredients evenly without breaking delicate seafood pieces.
- Enhance Flavor: Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning to personal preference and allowing ingredients to meld for 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Serve and Garnish: Finish with additional fresh dill sprigs, presenting a vibrant and aromatic seafood salad that promises a delightful culinary experience.
Notes
- Prevent Overcooking Seafood: Watch shrimp closely, removing them from heat the moment they turn pink to maintain tender, juicy texture without becoming rubbery.
- Chill Seafood Quickly: Use an ice bath immediately after cooking to stop the cooking process and preserve the delicate protein’s perfect texture and prevent further toughening.
- Drain Thoroughly: Remove all excess moisture from shrimp to prevent a watery salad and ensure the dressing clings perfectly to each ingredient.
- Rest and Blend Flavors: Allow the salad to sit in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving, letting the seasonings meld and intensify the overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 254
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 697 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg