Best 4 Seafood Salad Sandwiches Recipes

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Seafood salad sandwiches are a classic summer dish, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick and easy lunch. They are made with a variety of seafood, such as crab, shrimp, tuna, or salmon, mixed with mayonnaise, celery, onion, and other seasonings. The seafood salad is then spooned onto bread or rolls and served with lettuce, tomato, and other desired toppings.

This article provides three delicious seafood salad sandwich recipes. The first recipe is for a classic crab salad sandwich, made with fresh crab meat, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and lemon juice. The second recipe is for a shrimp salad sandwich, made with cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and a touch of dill. The third recipe is for a tuna salad sandwich, made with canned tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and a hard-boiled egg.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in just a few minutes. They are also all customizable, so you can add or omit ingredients to suit your own taste. Whether you are a fan of crab, shrimp, or tuna, you are sure to find a seafood salad sandwich recipe in this article that you will love.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SEAFOOD SALAD SANDWICHES



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I've enjoyed cooking for many years...luckily my husband and two sons were always ready to try new recipes. Now I have three grandsons who love to come and eat at Grandma's house.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed or frozen crabmeat, thawed
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
4 sandwich buns, split
Fresh spinach leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each bun; top with spinach leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DILLED SEAFOOD SALAD SANDWICHES



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In California, we fell in love with a deli's seafood salad. After we moved to Iowa, I went to work recreating it. -Tanna Richard, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces imitation crabmeat (flake-style)
2/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 celery rib, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 11 ingredients, breaking up crab into bite-size pieces. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 1487mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SEAFOOD SALAD CROISSANT SANDWICHES



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These elegant sandwiches would be great for a shower, reception, or luncheon. Serve on mini-croissants or slice a regular croissant in half if using as part of a buffet. You may want to add a leaf of butter or Boston lettuce to these sandwiches and you can substitute 3 to 6-inch pieces of French bread, buttered and lightly toasted, for the croissants.From an August 1988 issue of Bon Appetit in the "Cooking for Friends" section.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 lbs crabmeat (or any combination) or 1 3/4 lbs shrimp (or any combination)
1/2 cup chopped fennel or 1/2 cup celery
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup diced red onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 croissants, split, buttered and lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Combine seafood, fennel and bell pepper in large bowl.
  • Combine sour cream and next 5 ingredients in small bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add sour cream mixture to saefood and mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Fill croissants just before serving.

SEAFOOD SALAD SANDWICHES



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Your choice of chopped seafood gives you options for some surfin' fun on a bun!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups chopped cooked seafood, such as crabmeat, shrimp or lobster
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium celery stalk, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
4 hot dog buns, split

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except buns.
  • Fill buns with seafood mixture. Tuna Salad Filling: Substitute 1 can (9 ounces) tuna, drained, for the seafood. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Chicken Salad Filling: Substitute 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey for the seafood.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh seafood: The fresher the seafood, the better the salad will taste. If you can, try to buy seafood that was caught or harvested within the last 24 hours.
  • Cook the seafood properly: Overcooked seafood is tough and chewy, so be careful not to overcook it. For best results, cook the seafood just until it is opaque and flaky.
  • Use a variety of seafood: Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of seafood in your salad. Some popular options include shrimp, crab, lobster, tuna, and salmon.
  • Add some vegetables: Vegetables add color, crunch, and flavor to seafood salad. Some good options include celery, onion, cucumber, and tomatoes.
  • Use a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what really brings a seafood salad together. Some popular options include mayonnaise-based dressings, vinaigrette dressings, and creamy dressings.
  • Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce: This will help to keep the salad light and refreshing.

Conclusion:

Seafood salad sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make lunch or dinner option. They are perfect for busy weeknights or for packing in a lunch bag. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a seafood salad sandwich recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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