Description
Mediterranean seafood salad combines fresh shrimp, tender calamari, and crisp vegetables in a zesty lemon-herb dressing. Mediterranean coastal flavors dance across your palate, promising a light, refreshing dining experience that transports you to sunny seaside destinations.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood Ingredients:
- 14 ounces (397 grams) chopped crab meat
Seasoning and Herbs:
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon fresh or dried dill
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Binding and Texture Ingredients:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 finely chopped celery stalks
Instructions
- Finely dice the crab meat into uniform ½-inch (1.27 centimeters) cubes, carefully placing the pieces into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add crisp, finely chopped celery to the crab meat, providing a delightful textural contrast and subtle vegetable freshness.
- Measure and pour the mayonnaise into the bowl, ensuring complete coverage of the seafood and vegetable ingredients.
- Sprinkle Old Bay seasoning and dried dill over the mixture, creating a balanced and aromatic flavor profile.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting the quantities to complement the delicate crab meat.
- Using a soft spatula or folding technique, gently combine all ingredients until each morsel is evenly coated and harmoniously blended.
- For optimal flavor development, cover the bowl with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Before serving, give the seafood salad a gentle stir to redistribute the seasonings and ensure consistent taste throughout.
- Consume within two days of preparation to maintain peak freshness and prevent potential seafood spoilage.
Notes
- Keep seafood salad chilled in an airtight container to maintain maximum flavor and texture integrity.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for an extra burst of brightness and aromatic complexity.
- Customize seasoning levels by adjusting Old Bay and dill according to personal taste preferences.
- Serve on crisp lettuce leaves or between toasted brioche for an elegant presentation with delightful textural contrast.
- Leftovers transform wonderfully into quick sandwich fillings or atop mixed green salads within 48 hours of preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 591 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg