Chilled Seafood Mix (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 small red onion, chopped finely.
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1 stalk celery, chopped into tiny pieces.
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
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1/4 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped.
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1 pound cooked and peeled shrimp (salad-size).
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1 pound crab meat, either imitation or lump, already cooked.
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1 teaspoon Old Bay, if you like.
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Salt and pepper as needed.
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2 tablespoons of fresh parsley or dill for topping.
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1/4 cup sour cream for creaminess.
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1/4 cup of good old mayo.
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard for a tangy kick.
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Lemon slices to serve on the side.
# Instructions:
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Dump the cooked shrimp and crab into a big bowl. Throw in your celery, red onion, and bell pepper, and mix them around lightly.
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In a smaller bowl, stir together Dijon mustard, mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, and optional Old Bay. Sprinkle in salt and pepper to fit your tastes.
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Drizzle your dressing over the seafood-veggie combo, then gently mix it until everything is evenly coated.
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Pop the salad into the fridge, covered, for at least 30 minutes so the flavors hang out. Stir again before serving, add parsley or dill for dressing it up, and pass out lemon wedges for squeezing.
# Notes:
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Easily switch up the veggies or type of seafood.
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Prepare it hours ahead of time for convenience.
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The dressing’s flavor can be tweaked to your liking.