Jul 14 2026
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Village Seafood Salad Recipe

Inspired by The Little Village - Downtown
Time30m
Serves4

Jumbo lump crab meat, Gulf shrimp, Creole tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions - your choice of dressing

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Vegetables

Dressing

Method

Preparation of Seafood

  1. 1

    Prepare the Shrimp

    In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add the Gulf shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and set aside to cool.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Crab Meat

    Gently fold the jumbo lump crab meat in a bowl, being careful not to break it apart too much.

Preparation of Vegetables

  1. 3

    Prepare the Vegetables

    In a large bowl, combine the diced Creole tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion. Toss gently to mix.

Making the Dressing

  1. 4

    Mix the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 5

    Combine Everything

    Add the cooked shrimp and crab meat to the bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

  2. 6

    Garnish

    Sprinkle with fresh parsley and give a final gentle toss.

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