The exact original recipe in the photo can’t be confirmed, but the image appears to show shrimp, imitation crab, celery, red onion, dill, and a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing. This version closely matches that style. Similar seafood-salad recipes use the same combination of shrimp/crab, celery, onion, mayo, lemon and dill.
Ingredients — 4 servings
Seafood
- 8 oz (225 g) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz (225 g) imitation crab meat, cut into bite-size pieces
Vegetables
- ½ cup finely diced celery
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Creamy dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Old Bay or seafood seasoning
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard, optional
Method
- Prepare the shrimp: If using raw shrimp, cook until pink and opaque, then cool completely. Cooked shrimp can be used directly.
- Prepare the seafood: Cut the imitation crab into bite-size pieces.
- Make dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay, black pepper, salt and Dijon mustard.
- Add vegetables: Stir in celery, red onion, green onion and fresh dill.
- Combine: Gently fold in the shrimp and imitation crab so the seafood doesn’t break apart.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes so the flavors combine.
- Serve: Garnish with extra fresh dill and lemon wedges.
Storage & Safety
Keep refrigerated at 40°F / 4°C or below. Because this contains seafood and mayonnaise, keep it chilled and don’t leave it at room temperature for extended periods. A similar shrimp-and-crab salad recipe recommends using leftovers within about 2 days.
Nut & Allergen Information
- Peanuts: None in the basic recipe
- Tree nuts: None
- Fish: Check imitation-crab ingredients/label
- Shellfish: Yes — shrimp
- Egg: Usually present in mayonnaise
- Dairy: None required
- Gluten: Some imitation crab and seasonings may contain wheat
- Soy: Some imitation crab/mayonnaise products may contain soy
For a serious allergy, check each package label rather than relying only on the basic ingredient list.
Approximate Nutrition — per serving
- Calories: 330–380 kcal
- Protein: 25–30 g
- Carbohydrates: 12–18 g
- Fat: 20–24 g
- Fiber: 1–2 g
- Sodium: approximately 700–1,000 mg
Nutrition varies considerably by mayonnaise, imitation crab and seasoning brand.
Q&A
Can I use only shrimp?
Yes. Replace the imitation crab with an equal amount of cooked shrimp.
Can I use real crab instead of imitation crab?
Yes, cooked real crab meat works very well.
Can I use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise?
Yes. For a lighter dressing, replace half or all of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
Can I add cucumber?
Yes, diced cucumber gives the salad extra crunch.
Can I serve it immediately?
Yes, but chilling it for about 30–60 minutes gives the flavors more time to blend. Similar recipes also recommend chilling before serving.