Best Cajun Crab Salad Recipes

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CAJUN CRAB AND SHRIMP PASTA SALAD



Cajun Crab and Shrimp Pasta Salad image

This is a spin on the popular dish seafood salad. you can still call it that but there are only two meats so I kept it simple. This is for the seafood lovers who like it spicy.

Provided by Shema P.

Categories     Cajun

Time 40m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) box cooked macaroni noodles
3 lbs medium unshelled shrimp
1 lb of real crabmeat (claw or lump)
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon spicy mustard
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon Accent seasoning
1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup sweet relish
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • 1. Melt stick of butter in a saute pan and add garlic to taste.
  • 2. Saute the shrimp over medium heat until no longer pink and add the cajun seasoning to taste. Remove from heat. Then add the crab meat, Mix well and set aside.
  • 3. Add cooked pasta to a large mixing bowl along with chopped onion and mayo and sour cream.
  • Now add, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Accent, Mrs. Dash and Sweet Relish and mix well. ALL SPICES ARE TO TASTE. DO NOT ADD ANY SALT TO PASTA MIX AS THE MEAT WILL ADD SALT.
  • Add the meat mixture to the pasta mixture and mix well. If you. Eed to add more MAYO do no now.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and top with Cayenne pepper. Chill 2-3 hours and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 113.4, Sodium 684.1, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 16.8

CAJUN CRAB SALAD SANDWICH



CAJUN CRAB SALAD SANDWICH image

This is a sandwich that I make at least once every couple of months. It's so quick and easy, and so delicious! Cool, sweet crabmeat, crunchy celery and a hint of cajun spice in a creamy mayo, piled onto a bed of lettuce on your favorite bun or roll is just a seafood-lovers delight!

Provided by Teresa G. @sokygal

Categories     Sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounce(s) fresh lump crabmeat or imitation crabmeat
1/8 cup(s) chopped celery
3 tablespoon(s) mayonnaise (preferrably dukes brand)
1 tablespoon(s) miracle whip salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon(s) louisiana cajun seasoning or tony chachere's creole seasoning
1 pinch(es) salt
4 - hamburger buns, croissants, or lobster roll buns
4 - lettuce leaves, washed & dried

Steps:

  • If using fresh crabmeat, drain and pick over crab for bits of shell; if using imitation crabmeat, use kitchen shears to cut into small bite-sized pieces in a medium bowl.
  • Add 1/8 cup chopped celery.
  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, Louisiana Cajun Seasoning and/or Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning and a pinch of salt. (You may use more cajun/creole seasoning, if desired; just be aware of the saltiness and the heat of the seasoning.)
  • Add to crabmeat; stir gently to combine.
  • At this point you may smear your chosen bread with softened butter, or olive oil, and lightly toast in a toaster oven, place buttered side down in a medium-hot skillet to toast, or just leave it untoasted, your preferrence.
  • Place lettuce on bun, then spoon on the crab mixture and add the top. Serve. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

CAJUN CRAB SALAD



Cajun Crab Salad image

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 loaf Rhodes Bread Dough , baked following package instructions
garlic salt
6 hard boiled eggs, sliced
1 pound imitation crab meat, separated into bite sized pieces
5 stalks celery, diced
3/4 cup sliced green onion
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
dash ground cayenne pepper
dash hot sauce

Steps:

  • Slice ends off of the loaf of bread. Cut remaining loaf into 1-inch cubes. Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with garlic salt. Bake at 350°F 10-15 minutes or until bread begins to crisp. Remove from oven and place in a large mixing bowl to cool. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Stir gently. Add gradually to bread cubes, stirring gently after each addition. Chill and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

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