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Crab Salad Recipe With Imitation Crab Or Canned Crab Meat recipes

This recipe provides a quick and easy method for preparing a classic crab salad using imitation or canned crab, hard-boiled eggs, onion, and mayonnaise. It's perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or serving with crackers, offering a simple yet satisfying dish ready in minutes.
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Total Time 5 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 1317.4 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Fork or Spoon For mixing and flaking

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 8 oz imitation crab meat
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 onion
  • ½ cup mayo
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

  • Flake or shred the imitation crab meat into a mixing bowl.
  • Finely dice the onion.
  • Chop the hard-boiled eggs.
  • Add the diced onion and chopped eggs to the bowl with the crab meat.
  • Add the mayonnaise to the bowl.
  • Gently mix all ingredients together until well combined.
  • Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir again to ensure seasoning is evenly distributed.
  • For best results, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • Serve chilled as desired.

Notes

Ensure the onion is finely diced to distribute its flavor evenly without overwhelming the other ingredients. For the hard-boiled eggs, you can chop them or use a fork to mash them slightly depending on your desired texture. Flake the imitation crab meat gently to maintain some texture. Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to achieve your preferred consistency – some prefer it drier, others creamier. Always season with salt and pepper to taste just before serving, as flavors can change while chilling. Allowing the salad to chill for at least 15-30 minutes before serving helps the flavors meld beautifully.