Chilled Shrimp & Crab Seafood Salad
Chilled Shrimp & Crab Seafood Salad blends tender shrimp and sweet imitation crab with crisp celery in a creamy, lemon-kissed dressing. Fresh dill and a hint of Old Bay add a bright, coastal flavor that’s refreshing without being heavy. Serve it well-chilled for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch on warm days.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chilled Shrimp & Crab Seafood Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 82 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 61
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Move the shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the celery, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon red onion, dill, the remaining 4 teaspoons lemon juice, seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Dice the shrimp and crab. Add them to the mayonnaise mixture and gently stir to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
- Calories 283.63 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 16.66 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 10.58 g 4%
- Total Fat 19.21 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 2.79 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 110.35 mg High 37%
- Sodium 556.17 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 0.71 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 3.48 g --
- Added Sugars 1.66 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 57.8 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.43 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 482.68 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 9.48 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.95 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Celery
About This Recipe
Chilled Shrimp & Crab Seafood Salad is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Fresh Dill, and Imitation Crab. Each serving provides about 283.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chilled Shrimp & Crab Seafood Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Fresh Dill, Imitation Crab, Lemon Juice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chilled Shrimp & Crab Seafood Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 283.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chilled Shrimp & Crab Seafood Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chilled Shrimp & Crab Seafood Salad healthy?
- Chilled Shrimp & Crab Seafood Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 283.63 calories and 16.66 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 556.17 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.79 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Eggs, Soy and Celery, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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