Here’s a delicious, classic-style **Creamy Seafood Salad with Imitation Crab** — super easy, budget-friendly, and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, crackers, or as a chilled side dish.
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# **Creamy Seafood Salad (with Imitation Crab)**
## **Ingredients** (serves 4–6)
* **1 lb (450 g) imitation crab (surimi)**, flaked or chopped
* **½ cup mayonnaise**
* **2 tbsp sour cream** (optional for extra creaminess)
* **2 stalks celery**, finely diced
* **2 green onions**, sliced
* **1 tbsp lemon juice**
* **1 tsp Old Bay seasoning** (or to taste)
* **½ tsp garlic powder**
* **½ tsp onion powder**
* **Salt & black pepper**, to taste
* **Optional add-ins:**
* ¼ cup finely diced red bell pepper
* 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley
* 1–2 tsp Dijon mustard
* ½ cup small salad shrimp
* 1–2 tsp sugar (many deli versions use a hint for balance)
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# **Instructions**
1. **Prep the crab:**
* Chop or flake the imitation crab into bite-sized pieces.
2. **Mix the dressing:**
* In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Old Bay, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
* Whisk until smooth.
3. **Combine:**
* Add crab, celery, green onions, and any optional mix-ins.
* Stir gently until everything is well coated.
4. **Chill:**
* Refrigerate **at least 30 minutes** to let flavors develop.
5. **Serve:**
* Enjoy on croissants, in lettuce cups, on crackers, as a wrap, or scooped over a bed of greens.
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# **Tips & Variations**
### **Deli-Style Seafood Salad**
* Add 1–2 tsp sugar
* Add ½ cup small shrimp
* Use a bit more mayo for a looser salad
### **Healthier Version**
* Use half mayo / half Greek yogurt
* Add cucumber or more celery for crunch
### **Spicy Version**
* Add sriracha, Cajun seasoning, or diced jalapeño
### **Hawaiian-Inspired**
* Add pineapple tidbits, chopped green onion, and a dash of soy sauce
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If you want, I can also give you a **low-carb/Keto version**, a **shrimp + crab combo salad**, or a **sweet deli-style imitation crab salad**.
