Zesty Easy Seafood Salad Ready in 15 Minutes

This Easy Seafood Salad is a refreshing dish combining shrimp and crabmeat, perfect for quick meals.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 128

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Citrus

1 medium Orange Adds sweetness and acidity.
1 medium Lemon Provides bright acidity.
1 medium Lime Complements other citrus fruits.

For the Seafood

0.5 lb Cooked Shrimp Fresh, frozen, or canned shrimp.
0.5 lb Imitation Crabmeat Sweet seafood flavor.

For the Salad Base

2 tbsp Chopped Sweet Onion Adds crunch and sharpness.
2 tbsp Chopped Sweet Red Pepper Provides color and sweetness.
Shredded Lettuce Fresh, crunchy base.

For Serving

Assorted Crackers Adds texture for dipping.

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
spatula
microplane
serving platter

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Seafood Salad

Zest the orange, then juice the orange, lemon, and lime, ensuring to catch any seeds.
Combine shrimp and crabmeat with citrus juice in a bowl, gently folding ingredients together.
Lay down shredded lettuce in a serving dish as a crunchy base.
Spoon the seafood mixture over the lettuce, ensuring an even distribution.
Arrange an assortment of crackers around the salad on the platter for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 12gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Serve chilled for best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within three days.

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