another fresh seafood idea

You’ll be surprised how simply seafood salads come together. If you don’t believe it, try one of our recipes such as Crab Salad Deluxe. Or create your own.

• 1 pound lump or backfin crabmeat
• 1 1 /2 cups chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
• 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
• lettuce leaves

Carefully remove any shell or cartilage from crabmeat. In medium bowl, combine celery, onion, green pepper and parsley. Add crabmeat. Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add to crabmeat mixture. Mix gently but well. Avoid breaking up crabmeat. Chill for several hours. Serve on lettuce leaves or in a wrap. Serves 6 to 8.

From: Mariner’s Menu: 30 Years of Fresh Seafood Ideas 

Contributed by Joyce Taylor