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Seafood Pasta Salad

Refreshing Seafood Pasta Salad for Your Summer Gatherings

This Seafood Pasta Salad is a vibrant blend of tender shrimp and imitation crab, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Small Pasta shell, elbow macaroni, or rotini
For the Seafood
  • 1 pound Shrimp fresh or pre-cooked
  • 8 ounces Imitation Crab Meat or real crab for gourmet touch
For the Vegetables
  • 2 stalks Celery finely chopped
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 small Red Onion finely chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise full-fat or light
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning or more to taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley finely chopped

Equipment

  • large pot
  • non-stick skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • airtight container

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Seafood Pasta Salad
  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Sauté fresh shrimp in a skillet over medium heat until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Chop if necessary.
  3. Finely dice celery, bell pepper, and red onion. Chop parsley for garnish.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  5. In a large serving bowl, combine cooled pasta, shrimp, imitation crab, and chopped vegetables. Pour the dressing over and toss gently.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and allow flavors to meld. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the ingredients and dressings for your personal taste.

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