Krab Salad
Krab Salad
Ingredients
- 8 ounces medium shell pasta, cooked al dente and cooled
- 4 celery, stalks, diced
- 1 1/2 pounds imitation crab meat, flaked or chopped
- 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, large, cut in half and deveined (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise
Instructions
- 1
In a very large mixing bowl, combine the cooled, al dente cooked medium shell pasta.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the diced celery and the flaked or chopped imitation crab meat to the bowl.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
If using, add the cooked shrimp that have been cut in half and deveined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Using a large wooden spoon or sturdy spatula, gently mix all the ingredients together until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Generously sprinkle the Old Bay seasoning over the mixed ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add the granulated sugar to the mixture. While this amount may seem unusual, it is crucial for the unique flavor of this salad.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Mix the salad thoroughly. Continue to stir well, ensuring the sugar begins to dissolve and every noodle and ingredient is seasoned by the Old Bay.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Squeeze a generous amount of Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise into the bowl. (Alternatively, Duke's mayonnaise can be used).
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Mix the salad again until all ingredients are well combined and thoroughly coated with the mayonnaise. The salad may appear a bit 'soupy' or 'loose' at this stage, which is normal.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, or preferably overnight. This chilling period is essential for the flavors to meld and the sugar to fully dissolve, transforming the salad.
⏱️ 720 min
- 11
Before serving the next day, give the Krab Salad another good stir. It will have thickened and the flavors will be perfectly balanced.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Krab Salad
- 8 ounces medium shell pasta, cooked al dente and cooled
- 4 celery, stalks, diced
- 1 1/2 pounds imitation crab meat, flaked or chopped
- 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, large, cut in half and deveined (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise
Instructions
- 1
In a very large mixing bowl, combine the cooled, al dente cooked medium shell pasta.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the diced celery and the flaked or chopped imitation crab meat to the bowl.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
If using, add the cooked shrimp that have been cut in half and deveined.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Using a large wooden spoon or sturdy spatula, gently mix all the ingredients together until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Generously sprinkle the Old Bay seasoning over the mixed ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add the granulated sugar to the mixture. While this amount may seem unusual, it is crucial for the unique flavor of this salad.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Mix the salad thoroughly. Continue to stir well, ensuring the sugar begins to dissolve and every noodle and ingredient is seasoned by the Old Bay.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Squeeze a generous amount of Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise into the bowl. (Alternatively, Duke's mayonnaise can be used).
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Mix the salad again until all ingredients are well combined and thoroughly coated with the mayonnaise. The salad may appear a bit 'soupy' or 'loose' at this stage, which is normal.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, or preferably overnight. This chilling period is essential for the flavors to meld and the sugar to fully dissolve, transforming the salad.
⏱️ 720 min - 11
Before serving the next day, give the Krab Salad another good stir. It will have thickened and the flavors will be perfectly balanced.
⏱️ 2 min