Here’s a simple and delicious Creamy Seafood Salad recipe you can make at home:
🥗 Creamy Seafood Salad Recipe
Ingredients (serves 2–4)
- 200g cooked shrimp or prawns
- 150g cooked crab meat (or imitation crab)
- 100g cooked calamari rings (optional)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2–3 spring onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: fresh dill or parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the seafood: If not already cooked, boil shrimp and calamari briefly until just done, then let them cool.
- Mix dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise (or yogurt), mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine ingredients: Add seafood, celery, and spring onions to the dressing. Mix gently until everything is coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve: Garnish with dill or parsley and enjoy on its own or with fresh bread, lettuce leaves, or crackers.
💡 Tips
- For a lighter salad, replace half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add a touch of paprika or cayenne for a mild kick.
- Works well as a make-ahead dish for picnics or parties.
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