Danny Z's Spicy Crab Salad

Elevate your seafood game with Danny Z's Spicy Crab Salad—a bold, refreshing dish that perfectly balances creamy, zesty, and spicy flavors! This quick and easy recipe combines succulent crab meat (fresh or canned) with a tangy Sriracha-lime dressing, complemented by crisp cucumber, crunchy red bell pepper, and a touch of jalapeño heat. Fresh cilantro and scallions add vibrant herbaceous notes, making this salad a light yet satisfying option for lunch, dinner, or as a party appetizer. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s served chilled over a bed of mixed greens or lettuce for a nutritious and visually stunning presentation. Whether you're a spice lover or seeking a flavor-packed seafood dish, this spicy crab salad is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams crab meat (fresh or canned)
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 2 teaspoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 cup cucumber (chopped)
• 1 cup red bell pepper (diced)
• 2 scallions (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
• 1 jalapeño (seeded and diced)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups mixed greens or lettuce leaves (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Carefully pick through the crab meat to ensure there are no shells. Set it aside in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, and lime juice until smooth.

Step 3

Add the dressing to the crab meat and mix gently to coat evenly.

Step 4

Add the chopped cucumber, diced red bell pepper, chopped scallions, cilantro, and jalapeño to the bowl with the crab meat. Gently fold everything together.

Step 5

Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the spiciness by adding more Sriracha if desired.

Step 6

Serve immediately on a bed of mixed greens or lettuce leaves, or chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Garnish with additional cilantro or a wedge of lime, if desired, and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(717.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	650.9

Total Fat 37.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 177.4mg	0%
Sodium 2548.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g	0%
Total Sugars 14.1g
Protein 48.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 257.2mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 1501.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 29.3%

Carbs: 20.2%