Crab Salad with Paprika-Scallion Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Crab Salad with Paprika-Scallion Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion; 1 pound jumbo lump crab; Kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup peanut oil; 1/2 cup ice water; 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; Buttered toast points or saltines, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
1 pound jumbo lump crab
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/2 cup ice water
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Buttered toast points or saltines, for serving

1
Spread half of the chopped onion in a large bowl.
2
Top with the crab, season with salt and pepper and cover with the remaining chopped onion.
3
In a small bowl, whisk the oil with the ice water and 1/3 cup of the vinegar.
4
Pour over the crab, cover and refrigerate overnight.
5
In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the lemon juice, paprika and the remaining 1 tablespoon of vinegar.
6
Drain the crab and fold it into the mayonnaise, along with the scallions and parsley.
7
Garnish with the red onion and serve with toast points.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion, 1 pound jumbo lump crab, Kosher salt, Freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Crab Salad with Paprika-Scallion Mayonnaise falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Crab Salad with Paprika-Scallion Mayonnaise

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