Best Hermit Crab Salad Recipes

CRAB SALAD

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This crab salad is a blend of imitation crab, vegetables and herbs, all tossed in a simple creamy dressing. A quick and easy salad that's perfect served over lettuce, with crackers, or in a sandwich.

Provided by Sara Welch

Categories Salad

Time 11m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound imitation crab meat (flaked style, or sticks cut into slices)
1/2 cup celery (finely chopped)
3 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped, plus more for garnish)

Steps:

Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl. Stir gently to combine.
Serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to 2 days.
Sprinkle with additional chopped dill for garnish if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 625 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRAB SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over to remove any shell or cartilage
1 stalk celery, peeled, and cut into 1/8-inch dice
4 teaspoons finely sliced fresh chives
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Serving suggestions: Toasted hot dog rolls or Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a medium bowl, lightly toss the crabmeat, celery, chives, and tarragon together.
In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and mustard. Add the dressing to the crabmeat mixture and stir until just coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If not using right away refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve on toasted rolls or on a bed of lettuce.

"HERMIT CRAB" SALAD

My 7-year-old son helped me come up with this recipe. He named it "hermit crab salad" because the krab gets into the shells just like hermit crabs! He loves this salad and so does everyone else in my family!

Provided by Abby Lindsey @apikailaa

Categories Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound(s) imitation krab
1/8 cup(s) dill pickle slices
1/8 cup(s) pickled jalapeno peppers (mild)
2 - celery stalks
2 - hard boiled eggs
1 can(s) sliced black olives (2.25 oz)
2 cup(s) mayonnaise
2 tablespoon(s) yellow mustard
4 cup(s) cooked and cooled shell shaped pasta

Steps:

Roughly chop krab and place into a large mixing bowl. Chop pickles and jalapenos very finely and place into the same bowl. Slice the celery and rough chop the eggs and add to the bowl. Drain the olives and add them to the mix. Add mayonnaise and mustard. Stir until everything is well combined.
Add pasta and stir until coated with krab and mayonnaise mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes or longer. Enjoy!

SHRIMP AND CRAB MACARONI SALAD

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This salad is a summertime staple in our house. If you want to splurge, go ahead and use real crab. -Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 ounces imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 small cucumber, chopped
1 cup (6oz) peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, Old Bay, garlic powder, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine crabmeat, shrimp, cucumber and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CRAB SALAD

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Serve this crab and celery salad on crackers, lettuce or stuff it in puff pastry shells.

Provided by Christine

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Crab Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 pounds crabmeat
2 ½ cups chopped celery
8 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons celery seed
1 pinch paprika
2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
2 teaspoons dried parsley

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat, celery, mayonnaise, celery seed, paprika, sugar, pepper, seafood seasoning and parsley. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 183 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 51.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1331.3 mg, Sugar 9.4 g