Bengal Seafood Salad Recipe

Indulge in a taste of paradise with this vibrant Bengal Seafood Salad! Inspired by Trader Vic's, this creamy coconut milk dressing perfectly complements succulent crab and shrimp. A quick and easy 30-minute recipe that's sure to impress.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 510.2 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Bengal Seafood Salad

  • 1 pound cooked crab meat
  • 1 pound cooked small shrimp
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup currants
  • 1/4 cup chutney, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 1/2 cup ripe olives, pitted and halved
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup frozen coconut milk, thawed
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder

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How to Make Bengal Seafood Salad

  1. **Prepare the Seafood:** Gently mix 1 lb cooked crab meat and 1 lb cooked shrimp in a large bowl.
  2. **Make the Dressing:** In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup coconut milk, ¼ cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon curry powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  3. **Combine:** Add the dressing to the seafood mixture and toss lightly to combine. Reserve about ¼ cup of dressing for garnish.
  4. **Garnish:** Gently fold in 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced, and ½ cup green olives, halved.
  5. **Serve:** Divide the salad among 8 serving bowls. Drizzle each serving with the reserved dressing.
  6. **Enjoy!** Serve immediately and savor the exotic flavors.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

40g

Carbs

11g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Bengal Seafood Salad?

Bengal Seafood Salad takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Bengal Seafood Salad?

Bengal Seafood Salad has approximately 510.2 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 63 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Bengal Seafood Salad?

The key ingredients for Bengal Seafood Salad are Crabmeat, Small Shrimp, Onion, Celery, Sliced Water Chestnuts, Pineapple. See the full list with measurements above.

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