Master RecipeCrabmeat Salad
NOTE: This recipe is similar to the Shrimp Salad, but the celery is cut smaller because of the crabmeat's finer texture. Use this salad as a sandwich filling or serve it over leafy greens. Serves four to six.
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over to remove cartilage or shell
1 medium celery rib, chopped fine
1 medium scallion, white and green parts, minced
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
Salt and ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (Can be covered and refrigerated overnight.)
VARIATIONS:
Crabmeat Salad with Lemon and Tarragon
Substitute 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon leaves for parsley and add 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest to mixture.
Crabmeat Salad with Chives and Horseradish
Substitute 2 tablespoon snipped chives for parsley and add 3/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish. Omit scallion.