I brought back a cookbook with local recipes as a souvenir. And there are tons of seafood dishes included in the book that I'm looking forward to trying
This low carb crab salad recipe is a modified version of one of the recipes in that cookbook. It's one of the easiest things to make with cooked crab meat.
The simplest way to make the salad is to season it with Old Bay spice. It's our favorite seafood spice and it's the one called for in the cookbook.
When I first made this simple low carb crab salad, I used two 6 ounce cans of meat. However, I used fresh crabs when making the recipe to share here.
So, don't worry if it's not easy to get fresh crabs where you are. It comes out great using canned meat too. Just be sure to use real crabmeat and not the imitation kind.
Imitation crab meat contains starches and fillers that really up the carbs. So stay with the real thing which is much healthier to use.
If you can't find the Old Bay seasoning, it's easy to make a similar spice blend at home. Just take a look at this homemade spice blend that you can use instead.
You can also substitute another seafood spice blend in this paleo low carb crab salad or experiment with using your own mix of herbs and spices.
To round out and enhance the flavor, it's best to add a little sweetener. My sweetener of choice is stevia and I used a single serving packet of it.
If you don't like stevia, just replace it with the same amount of sweetener that you prefer. Or, just leave it out as it's not really necessary.
You can serve this simple salad on low carb bread or simply scoop it on to a bed of lettuce. It's also great to add on top of a plain tossed salad.
It's one of my favorite dishes for packing into my lunch bag for work. And, if you buy the canned or fresh shelled crab meat, it's a cinch to make.
The mayonnaise I like to use is avocado mayo because I find it's better than using regular ones made with seed oil. It tends to be a little pricey, but it's easy to make your own homemade mayo with any oil you have on hand.
If you want to try another delicious recipe, be sure to check out my keto crab cakes too.
This tasty low carb cold salad with crab meat has the usual spices but adds a hint of sweetener. Stevia is used to enhance the flavor without adding unnecessary carbs.
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
The healthiest and best seafood to consume while on the keto diet is high in protein and healthy fats while low in carbohydrates. Some of the best keto friendly seafood include salmon, mahi-mahi, mackerel, and crab.
For example, imitation crab derives most of its calories from added carbs. The calories in an Alaskan king crab are derived from proteins, not from carbs. If you're on a keto or low-carb diet and are trying to cut your carb intake, real crab would be the better choice.
According to the FDA, it's made of surimi, which is minced fish meat from one or more species. Manufacturers add the red and white coloring, flavoring and fillers, including starch. As such, imitation crabmeat has carbohydrate, whereas fresh crab does not.
Fish and shellfish are very keto-friendly. Salmon and other fish are not only nearly carb-free but also rich in B vitamins, potassium, and selenium ( 9 ). However, the carb count in shellfish varies by type. While shrimp and most crabs contain no carbs, oysters and octopus do.
Crab is packed with protein, which is important for building and maintaining muscle. Crab also contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and selenium. These nutrients play vital roles in improving general health while helping prevent a variety of chronic conditions.
Severe carb limits can cause your body to break down fat into ketones for energy. This is called ketosis. Ketosis can cause side effects such as bad breath, headache, fatigue and weakness. It's not clear what kind of possible long-term health risks a low-carb diet may pose.
Mahi-Mahi. Mahi-mahi has a sweet, mild flavor and a firm, smooth texture that can be baked, broiled, or grilled. A 100 gram serving of Mahi-Mahi has 19 grams of protein, and no carbs, but is slightly less fatty than other fish with just under 1 gram of fat.
The ketogenic diet typically reduces total carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams a day—less than the amount found in a medium plain bagel—and can be as low as 20 grams a day. Generally, popular ketogenic resources suggest an average of 70-80% fat from total daily calories, 5-10% carbohydrate, and 10-20% protein.
Mayonnaise is the perfect condiment for the Keto Diet because it consists of high fat, low protein, and zero carbohydrates. It also has many health benefits that can help you maintain Ketosis and achieve your weight loss goals on the Keto diet.
It's firm enough that you can shred it with a cheese grater (or run it through the food processor with the shredding disc) for a texture that is reminiscent of shredded imitation crab, which is commonly used in California rolls or spicy crab rolls.
If you're following a keto diet, shrimp is keto-friendly, virtually carb-free, and very low in fat and calories. Healthy, clean proteins like shrimp make it painless to limit carbs, and the low fat and calorie counts mean you can manage weight while feeling full and enjoying fantastic meals.
Nutritionally speaking, imitation crab is slightly lower in calories and sodium than fresh crab. However, it's also lower in plenty of beneficial nutrients, such as protein, vitamin B12 and selenium.
Like salmon, crab is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, however, the type of omega-3 acids found in crab are polyunsaturated, which means the overall fat content and calories are much lower than that of salmon. These fatty acids are essential for brain development, and protection against heart disease.
Three ounces of crab meat has around 74 calories, 15.4g of protein, 0.03g of carbohydrates, 0.0g of fiber, 0.9g of fat, and 0.0g of sugar. Crab meat is high in vitamins B12 and folate. It is also a good source of minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
Marinate sea scallops in a little olive oil and lemon juice and broil them. Or steam your favorite white fish with herbs and seasonings and then serve it on a bed of greens. Just about any seafood item can take the main stage in your mostly salad meal.
Traditionally low in carbs, salads don't even require many modifications to be considered keto. They're high in healthy vegetables, protein, fiber, and fats. In fact, if you're hungry on a keto diet, there's practically nothing better to eat than a salad.
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