Costco Seafood Salad Recipe
Costco Seafood Salad is a delicious and healthy recipe that can be enjoyed by everyone. It is a perfect salad to share with friends and family.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Rest Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 50 minutes minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: costco seafood salad recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 190kcal
Mixing bowl
Skillet
spatula, etc.
- 1/4 lb. of succulent medium-sized shrimp
- 1/2 lb. of premium tender crab meat
- 1/2 tablespoon of rich creamy butter
- 1 pinch of high-quality cane sugar
- 1/2 of a vibrant red bell pepper finely diced
- 1/4 of a flavorful yellow onion finely diced
- 1/4 cup of smooth and luscious mayonnaise
- 1/2, providing both the zesty juice and fragrant zest
- 1/4 lb. of tender bay scallops
- 1 stalk of crisp freshly diced celery
- 1/2, adding a touch of freshness and color
- 1-1.5 tbsp. for a spicy kick adjust to your preferred heat level
- 1-1.5 tbsp. optional for an extra layer of savory goodness
- Salt/Pepper/Garlic/Onion Powder/Old Bay: Adjust to taste using half of the original amounts for a perfectly balanced seasoning
- 2 tbsp. of delectable sweet relish
- 1/4 lb. of classic elbow macaroni
Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
In a skillet, melt the rich, creamy butter over medium heat.
Sprinkle a pinch of high-quality cane sugar into the skillet.
Add the succulent medium-sized shrimp and cook until they are pink and opaque. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the smooth and luscious mayonnaise with the juice and zest of half a lemon. Mix well.
Gently fold in the cooked shrimp, premium crab meat, diced yellow onion, diced celery, finely diced red bell pepper, and diced green onion into the dressing.
Stir in the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce (if using), delectable sweet relish, and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, and Old Bay according to your taste.
Gently fold in the tender bay scallops to the mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
Add the cooled and cooked elbow macaroni to the bowl, gently folding until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the seafood salad for at least 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad a final gentle toss. Garnish with additional lemon slices or fresh herbs if desired.
Serve the Costco-style seafood salad chilled and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures.
- Use fresh seafood for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure to use cold ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Add additional herbs, such as thyme and parsley, for more flavor.
- If you want a spicier flavor, add a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Serve the salad with a side of crusty bread for a complete meal.
Calories: 190kcal