Crab Salad Recipe

Here’s a fresh, creamy, and easy Crab Salad recipe — perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, crackers, or just by the spoonful! You can use real crab meat or imitation (surimi) depending on availability and budget.

🦀 Classic Crab Salad Recipe

🥗 Ingredients:

• 1 lb crab meat (real or imitation, shredded or chopped)

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (add more or less to taste)

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional for tang)

• 1/4 cup celery, finely diced

• 2 tablespoons red onion or green onions, finely diced

• 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley (optional, finely chopped)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Paprika or Old Bay seasoning (optional, for extra flavor)

🔪 Instructions:

1. Prep the Crab:

   • Gently shred or chop crab meat into bite-sized pieces.

2. Mix the Dressing:

   • In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard (if using), salt, pepper, and seasoning.

3. Combine:

   • Add crab, celery, onion, and herbs to the bowl.

   • Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

4. Chill:

   • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour to let flavors meld.

5. Serve:

   • Spoon onto lettuce leaves, buttered rolls, toast, crackers, or cucumber rounds.

🍽️ Variations:

• Spicy: Add chopped jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce.

• Avocado: Mix in diced avocado just before serving.

• Asian-style: Add sesame oil, rice vinegar, green onion, and a touch of soy sauce.