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Crawfish Salad

Tender crawfish tails tossed in a tangy Creole mustard dressing with crunchy celery and fresh green onions.

15 minEasyServes 4300 cal/serving

CajunSaladNo-CookPescatarianLow CarbKetoHigh ProteinHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SugarCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb cooked crawfish tail meat, thawed
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Creole mustard
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp Creole mustard, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning until smooth.

  2. 2

    Add 1/2 cup finely diced celery and 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions to the dressing and stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Gently fold in 1 lb thawed cooked crawfish tail meat until evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Questions

Why fold instead of stir in Crawfish Salad?

Step 3 reads: "Gently fold in 1 lb thawed cooked crawfish tail meat until evenly coated." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 3 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

What can I use instead of Cajun seasoning in Crawfish Salad?

The entry for Crawfish Salad calls for 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. In its place: Two parts paprika to one part each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano and cayenne, with salt.

Is Crawfish Salad low-carb?

A serving of Crawfish Salad carries 2 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 10 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 2 percent.

Does Crawfish Salad contain shellfish?

Yes: 1 lb cooked crawfish tail meat, thawed. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Crawfish Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 300 calories, with 20 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Crawfish Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Crawfish Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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