Description
Coastal Mediterranean seafood salad combines fresh shrimp, calamari, and herbs in a zesty lemon dressing. Delicate ingredients blend perfectly, offering a refreshing taste that transports you to seaside Mediterranean shores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz (397 g) chopped crab meat
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 celery stalks (finely chopped)
- ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp fresh or dried dill
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preparation: Carefully dice crab meat into uniform cubes, transferring the pieces to a medium mixing bowl with precision.
- Texture Enhancement: Incorporate finely chopped celery to introduce a crisp, refreshing element that complements the delicate seafood.
- Flavor Binding: Integrate mayonnaise thoroughly, ensuring complete coverage of the crab and celery mixture to create a creamy, cohesive base.
- Seasoning Fusion: Sprinkle Old Bay seasoning and dried dill evenly across the mixture, infusing the salad with a complex, aromatic flavor profile.
- Final Seasoning: Delicately adjust salt and black pepper to accentuate the crab meat’s natural sweetness without overpowering its subtle taste.
- Blending Technique: Employ a gentle folding method with a soft spatula, carefully mixing ingredients to ensure uniform distribution of flavors and even coating.
- Flavor Melding: Seal the bowl with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap, then refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow seasonings to harmonize and intensify.
- Serving Preparation: Before presentation, give the seafood salad a light stir to redistribute seasonings and guarantee consistent taste throughout the dish.
- Freshness Management: Consume within two days of preparation to preserve optimal flavor, texture, and food safety standards.
Notes
- Dice Precisely: Uniform ½-inch cubes ensure even texture and professional presentation in your seafood salad.
- Chill for Flavor: Refrigerating for 30 minutes allows seasonings to meld and intensify, creating a more robust taste profile.
- Handle Gently: Use soft folding technique to prevent breaking delicate crab meat and maintain its tender texture.
- Store Smartly: Consume within two days to guarantee maximum freshness and prevent bacterial growth in seafood.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg