Shrimp And Crab Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Vegetables
Dressing
Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Shrimp
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and let cool.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
While the shrimp are cooling, finely chop the celery, dice the red bell pepper, slice the green onions, and chop the parsley. Place all the vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
- 3
Combine Seafood
Once the shrimp have cooled, chop them into bite-sized pieces and add them to the mixing bowl along with the crab meat. Gently mix to combine.
Dressing
- 4
Make the Dressing
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- 5
Combine with Seafood and Vegetables
Pour the dressing over the seafood and vegetable mixture. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Serving
- 6
Assemble the Salad
On a serving platter or individual plates, arrange a bed of mixed greens or lettuce. Spoon the shrimp and crab salad over the greens.
- 7
Garnish
Add lemon wedges around the salad for garnish and serve immediately.