Seafood Salad

Seafood Choices: For a richer salad, substitute the imitation crab with $1$ pound of fresh or canned lump crab meat, cooked lobster meat, or a mix of cooked shrimp, scallops, and crab. Just ensure all seafood is cooked and thoroughly cooled before mixing.
Cooking Shrimp: If using raw shrimp, boil them briefly in salted water until pink and opaque (about $2-3$ minutes for small shrimp). Immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking and ensure a tender texture. Drain well and chill completely before adding to the salad.
Don't Skip the Chill Time: The ¹⁰ $1$ -hour minimum chill time is essential.¹¹ It allows the acidity of the lemon juice and the spices to penetrate and enhance the flavor of the seafood.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to ¹² $3-4$ days.¹³
Make it a Seafood Pasta Salad: For a heartier meal, cook $8$ ounces of small pasta (like rotini or small shells) according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and chill completely. Gently fold the cold pasta into the finished seafood salad before serving.

This versatile salad can be enjoyed in countless ways!

Sandwich/Roll: Pile it high on a toasted, buttered hoagie roll or serve it between slices of your favorite bread for a classic seafood salad sandwich.¹⁴
Lettuce Wraps: Serve it in crisp butter or romaine lettuce cups for a low-carb option.
Appetizer: Scoop it onto buttery crackers, cucumber slices, or fill mini phyllo cups for an easy party snack.
Platter: Serve it atop a bed of mixed greens with fresh tomato wedges and a sprinkle of paprika.

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