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Easy Seafood Salad

Refreshing Easy Seafood Salad: Quick, Healthy & Delicious

This Easy Seafood Salad is a light, flavorful dish featuring shrimp and crab, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 128
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Citrus Dressing
  • 1 medium Orange Provides citrus flavor and acidity; grapefruit can be used for a tart twist.
  • 1 medium Lemon Enhances freshness and adds acidity; lime offers a zestier alternative.
  • 1 medium Lime Adds brightness to the salad; mixing different citrus fruits can create a unique spin.
Salad
  • 0.5 pound Peeled and deveined cooked shrimp Acts as the main protein source for a tender texture; fresh shrimp must be cooked separately.
  • 0.5 pound Refrigerated fresh or imitation crabmeat Adds creamy texture and seafood flavor; canned crab can be substituted or omitted if allergic.
  • 2 tablespoons Finely chopped sweet onion Brings sweetness and crunch; green onions offer a milder option.
  • 2 tablespoons Finely chopped sweet red pepper Offers color and crunch; any bell pepper variety can be substituted.
  • Shredded lettuce Serves as the refreshing base for the salad; mixed greens can be used for variety.
  • Assorted crackers Perfect for serving alongside the salad; gluten-free options are available for dietary needs.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • zester or cheese grater
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by zesting the medium orange into a bowl, then juice the orange, lemon, and lime into separate bowls.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, crabmeat, onion, and red pepper. Gently fold to combine.
  3. Pour the citrus juice over the seafood mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  4. Arrange shredded lettuce on plates and top with the seafood mixture.
  5. Serve alongside an assortment of crackers for added crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 15gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping the lettuce separate until serving.

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