Ingredients
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- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by carefully picking over the crab meat to remove any shells or cartilages. Gently set aside in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce if using. The dressing should be smooth and tangy.
- Pour the dressing over the prepared crab meat. Add chopped celery, red onion, and parsley. Gently fold everything together until evenly coated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality crab meat for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning and hot sauce to suit your taste buds.
- Lightly fold ingredients to prevent breaking apart the crab meat.
- Chill the salad to enhance the flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg