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If you are an imitation crab lover like me then you must know about My Favorite Seafood Salad Recipe! Try this pretty perfect copycat of Publix’s popular Deluxe Seafood salad recipe. This recipe is number one in my arsenal of yummy salad recipes.
I have been in love with the Publix Grocery Store Deluxe Seafood Salad for years. We moved to North Carolina from Florida in 2007 and a couple of years ago Publix moved here too! Yay!
Something seems fishy, to me the seafood salad here in North Carolina seems a slightly different from the Florida version, maybe they updated the recipe from the original a bit or maybe they use different mayonnaise up here. The recipe is top secret at Publix, so who knows what the real verdict is.
The North Carolina version has small shrimp in it and to me has a little too much mayonnaise. I’m ok with the small shrimp but the mayo needs to be toned down for us.
Now, we also have a Which Wich Sandwich Shop here and their Crab Salad is pretty darn good too. So I tried to combine these two recipes to get that perfect blend of mayo and seasonings. Here is my version of my favorite Seafood Salad Recipe~
Seafood Salad Recipe
Imitation Crab & Shrimp salad recipe
Ingredients
- 1- 1.5 lb Imitation Crab
- 4 oz can of tiny shrimp, optional
- 1 Small sweet onion, 1/4 cup, optional
- 2 Celery stalks diced
- 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, I use Hellmann's
- 1/4 cup of sour cream
- tsp Salt & Pepper to taste, start with 1/4 tsp each
- 1/4 tsp to taste of dried dill
Instructions
- Remove crab from package and separate flakes.
- Chop and shred the crab in a large bowl.
- Add all other ingredients and mix well.
- Refrigerate 2-3 hours or overnight to blend flavors.
- Serve with crackers for a snack or deli rolls for a crab salad sandwich.
Notes
Adjust the mayo as needed. You can also add a teaspoon of lime juice for added zing. You can also add pasta shells for a great summer salad.
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size cupAmount Per ServingCalories 80 Saturated Fat 1.3g Cholesterol 58mg Sodium 387mg Carbohydrates 8.3g Fiber 0.5g Sugar 1.2g Protein 7.3g
I could literally eat crab salad every day. This recipe hits the spot when I can’t talk my husband into going to Which Wich for me!
Enjoy!
LOVE IT? PIN IT!!
More Salad Recipes:
- Crunchy Napa Cabbage Slaw Recipe
- Tangy Thai Cucumber Salad
- Corn & Tomato Salad w/ Vidalia Onions
- Balsamic Chickpea Salad
- Hawaiian Loaded Tuna Macaroni Salad from My Pinterventures
Must-Have Salad Making Resources:
- Salad Maker Set w/ Mandoline
- Stainless Steel Salad Chopper
- Gorilla Grip Cutting Boards
- Williams-Sonoma Salad of the Day
Check out more of my favorite recipes~
SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS
Seafood Enchiladas w/ Imitation Crab Recipe
Edible Egg-less Cookie Dough Recipe
CABBAGE STEAKS
do you think they may use a “salad dressing” like Miracle Whip or the like??? Dukes mayo ?
No, I do not think my Publix uses Miracle Whip. You can use whatever mayo you like to make the recipe your own.
Kim
Thank you Kim! I have been trying to decipher the Publix seafood salad secret to the mayo…my favorite part of it. not too tangy and not too much. Sour cream and Mayo!!! of course! This copycat was pretty perfect.
Looks so yummy. I always use cucumber when I make it. Try it. It’s fantastic!
This is excellent. I used Just Mayo by Hampton Creek and greek yogurt. Perfect for an appetizer or eat it with a fork. Yum! Thank you!
Thanks for a simple and yet delicious recipe I can tell just from the picture (and ingredients) that it is what I was looking for dinner tonight!
Instead of Hellmans Mayo try Hellmans Balsamic Mayo
Love the recipe
mred
Sounds great Ed! I will try it, I love Balsamic anything!
Kim
I’ve been looking for a recipe to make. Going to try this one today.
Never made it before, have always bought from grocery store but can no longer find any that I like. Will let you know how it turns out. Never thought of making it as a sandwitch. We’ll see. 😉
I like this recipe. Publix does taste different (I grew up and still live in Florida). It is very good. There are so many variations that taste good but I feel to get it closest to the big “P” is less is more. When you taste publix seafood salad you taste the sweetness of the seafood (imitation or not). So don’t over season. Just keep it simple.
Made this and made it again! And plan on making over and over lol! The weather is getting so hot and I’ve been searching for something besides pasta salads, chicken salad, etc. and this was a wonderful alternative! I have a multi generation family to feed from 80 year old mom down to 2 year old grandson. And I am happy to say all were happy. Mom wants me to fix this once a week and she’s my most picky eater! Just wanted to say thanks so much for the recipe! You made my family happy and that’s a really wonderful thing!
Oh you are so welcome Dani, you are so sweet! Tell your mom I am glad she likes it. Have a great weekend!
Kim
Thank you so much for this delicious recipe! My family absolutely loves it. I did use 2 pounds of crabmeat and included the canned shrimp. Two thumbs up!
So glad you tried it and your family approved! Yay! Thanks for stopping by.
Kim
I love a good seafood salad, especially now that the weather is turning so much nicer. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday! The party goes live again tonight, we hope to see you there!
This looks absolutely delicious! Thanks so much for sharing it at Tasty Tuesday where you’ve been featured and pinned! Please come back this week!
This sounds so refreshing, but rich at the same time! I can’t wait to try it! 🙂
This looks delicious! Love the combo of the shrimp and crab….so yummy!