Here’s a detailed recipe combining crab, smoked salmon, and shrimp into a luxurious seafood dish: a Seafood Trio Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing. I’ll give step-by-step instructions, prep tips, and flavor notes.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
Seafood:
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150g fresh crab meat (lump or claw)
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100g smoked salmon, sliced into bite-sized pieces
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150g cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables & Salad Base:
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4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, or lettuce mix)
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1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
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1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1 avocado, diced
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2 tablespoons red onion, finely sliced
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Lemon wedges for serving
Dressing:
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½ cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
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Fresh dill sprigs
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Capers (optional)
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Lemon zest
Instructions
1. Prepare the Seafood
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If the shrimp isn’t cooked, boil them for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque, then chill in ice water.
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Gently pick through crab meat to remove any shells. Keep large pieces intact for presentation.
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Slice smoked salmon into small strips or bite-sized pieces.
2. Prepare the Dressing
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In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, and chopped dill.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Whisk until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with a teaspoon of water if too thick.
3. Assemble the Salad
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Arrange salad greens on a large platter or individual plates.
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Scatter cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, and red onion over the greens.
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Arrange the crab, smoked salmon, and shrimp on top.
4. Add Dressing and Garnish
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Drizzle the creamy dill dressing over the seafood and vegetables, or serve it on the side.
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Garnish with fresh dill sprigs, capers, and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
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Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Tips for Success
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Seafood freshness: Use fresh crab and shrimp for best flavor. Smoked salmon should be high-quality and not too salty.
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Balance flavors: The creamy dressing pairs beautifully with the delicate sweetness of the crab and shrimp, and the smoky notes of the salmon.
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Presentation: Layer the seafood on top for a visually stunning dish.
If you like, I can also give a warm, cooked version of this combo—a seafood pasta or risotto—that really highlights the trio together in a rich sauce.
Do you want me to make that version too?