Crab Meat And Shrimp Salad Recipes

CRAB MEAT AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Place shrimp in a saucepan and add salt, pepper, allspice, bay leaf and parsley. Add cold water to barely cover; then, bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and let shrimp stand until they reach room temperature. This step can be done ahead of time.
• Pick over crab meat to remove bits of cartilage and shells.
• Combine Dijon mustard, lime juice, vinegar, honey, olive oil, scallions, jalapeno pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend well with a wire whisk. Add shrimp and crab meat and toss lightly to blend without breaking crab meat lumps.
• Arrange 4 spinach leaves on 4 individual large serving plates. Arrange the radicchio alternately between the spinach leaves.
• Place equal portions of romaine leaves in the center of each serving.
• Spoon equal portions of crab meat and shrimp salad over center of each plate. Garnish with the chervil or coriander sprigs. Serve chilled.

SIMPLE CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 pound shrimp, crabmeat, eggs, peas, corn, green onions, and dill in a large bowl.
• Mix sour cream and mayonnaise together in a separate bowl; stir into the bowl with the shrimp mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with tail-on shrimp.

CRAB MEAT & SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• by using gloves.
• Separate crab meat by hand.
• Mix all the ingredients together evenly.
• let sit in the refrigerator overnight for the ingredients to blend together.

SHRIMP AND CRAB SALAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, toss all ingredients lightly to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.

CLASSIC CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Place the crabmeat, shrimp, celery, bell pepper, and onion into a bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, dill, and Worcestershire sauce until evenly blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

SHRIMP AND CRAB SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, horseradish and seasoned salt; mix well. Add to the shrimp mixture and stir well. Cover and refrigerate. Serve on a lettuce-lined plate.

SHRIMP AND CRAB SEAFOOD SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
• Combine celery, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon red onion, dill, remaining 4 teaspoons lemon juice, seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Dice shrimp and crab. Add to the mayonnaise mixture and gently stir to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

SPICED CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Bring clam juice to simmer in large skillet over medium heat.
• Add shrimp; cover and simmer until opaque, turning once, about 2 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to cutting board; coarsely chop shrimp.
• Place shrimp in small bowl.
• Boil cooking liquid until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 2 minutes.
• Cool.
• Mix onions and next 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend.
• Stir in shrimp, cooking liquid and crabmeat.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cover and chill.
• Salad can be made 1 day ahead.
• I like to serve mine with pita chips, but you can use any kind of crakers or crostinis.

SEAFOOD SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND CRAB

Steps:

• Cut each shrimp into 2 or 3 pieces.
• Chop crabmeat into pieces about the size of the shrimp pieces.
• Mix all ingredeints together and chill for 4 hours to let the flavors blend.
• It looks like a lot of mayo at first but after it's chilled it doesn't look like so much.

SHRIMP AND CRAB MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water and let cool. Peel eggs and reserve 1 egg for the garnish. Chop the remaining 4 eggs.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine macaroni, eggs, celery, onion, green pepper, shrimp and crab.
• In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, dill, mint, salt, sugar, cocktail sauce and hot pepper sauce.
• Pour the dressing mixture into the macaroni mixture and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle top with paprika and decorate with extra sliced egg. Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 4 to 6 hours.

SHRIMP AND CRAB MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, Old Bay, garlic powder, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine crabmeat, shrimp, cucumber and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

SHRIMP AND CRAB MEAT SALAD WITH JALAPENO CHILIES

Steps:

• Put the shrimp in a saucepan and add the allspice, salt and pepper. Add cold water to barely cover and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and let the shrimp stand until they are at room temperature. Shell and devein the shrimp and set aside.
• Pick over the crab meat to remove bits of shell and cartilage.
• Put the mayonnaise, lime juice, chilies, coriander, scallions, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the shrimp and crab meat and toss lightly to blend without breaking the lumps.
• Arrange 4 spinach leaves on each of 4 individual serving dishes. Dinner plates are recommended. Arrange alternately the radicchio or endive leaves between the spinach leaves.
• Arrange equal portions of Boston lettuce leaves in the center of each serving.
• Spoon an equal portion of the shrimp and crab meat mixture over the center of each plate. Garnish with coriander sprigs. Serve chilled.

CRAB AND SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool. Transfer to a large bowl, and set aside.
• In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour over the pasta and stir to coat. Add the crab, shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, black olives and bell pepper; mix gently to coat with the dressing. Taste, and adjust seasoning if desired. If the pasta is too dry, mix in more mayonnaise.