Baltimore Bay Breeze Salad
A fresh seafood salad with Maryland crab, tangy lemon-herb dressing, and crispy celery, inspired by the coastal charm of Easterns Automotive Group's Temple Hills location. This american-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs peeled and deveined cocktail shrimp, blue crab meat, stalks, diced celery into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, peeled and deveined cocktail shrimp
- 8 oz blue crab meat
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine shrimp, crab meat, celery, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
- Step 2: In a separate small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
- Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to coat. Chill for 10 minutes before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Baltimore Bay Breeze Salad take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Baltimore Bay Breeze Salad?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep blue crab meat from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baltimore Bay Breeze Salad?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baltimore Bay Breeze Salad for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Baltimore Bay Breeze Salad?
American salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Absolutely wonderful.
- ★★★★★
Added some red pepper flakes for heat — highly recommend.
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
