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Seafood Pasta Salad

Seafood Pasta Salad: A Creamy Summer Treat to Savor

This Seafood Pasta Salad is a creamy, quick, and customizable delight, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Pasta small shapes like shells or rotini work best for dressing adherence
For the Seafood
  • 1 cup Shrimp fresh or pre-cooked, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Imitation Crab Meat cut into chunks
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Celery diced
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 cup Red Onion diced
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt as a lighter substitute
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream enhances creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice preferably fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning or seafood seasoning blend
  • to taste Salt & Pepper standard seasonings to balance flavors

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Seafood Pasta Salad
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Prepare the seafood by cooking fresh shrimp in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or chopping pre-cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Chop the celery, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, uniform pieces.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Combine the cooled pasta, seafood, chopped vegetables, and dressing in a large bowl. Toss gently to coat.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust the proportions of mayonnaise and sour cream for desired creaminess. Experiment with adding cucumbers or peas for extra crunch.

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