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Deli Seafood Salad

This quick and easy deli seafood salad has imitation crab, shrimp, and veggies mixed with a creamy dressing. Much better than the store bought.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Deli Container or Mason Jar
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk and Rubber Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs. Seafood, fully cooked and chopped (Imitation Crab and Small Shrimp)
  • ½ cup Bell Peppers, finely chopped
  • ½ cup Celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 Green Onion, finely sliced
  • ½ tablespoon Dill, fresh or dried
  • ½ tablespoon Celery Salt
  • ½ tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • ½ tablespoon Sugar (optional)
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup Mayo
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream
  • Black Pepper, Onion Powder, and Garlic Powder (optional)

Instructions

  • Prep the seafood. Chop the imitation crab and defrost the fully cooked small shrimp. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl add mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, celery salt, dill, and sugar. Mix well with a whisk.
  • Fold in the chopped bell pepper, onion, green onion, celery, and seafood.
  • Mix until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with pepper, onion and garlic powder, if desired.
  • Spoon into a deli container or air tight container.
  • Chill the seafood salad in the refrigerator for at least four hours. Overnight is best, it really allows the flavors to meld together well. Enjoy.