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Seafood Pasta Salad

Ultimate Seafood Pasta Salad: Creamy, Customizable Delight

Enjoy this colorful Seafood Pasta Salad, blending shrimp, crab, and crisp veggies in a creamy dressing - perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups small pasta (shells or elbow macaroni)
  • 1 lb shrimp (fresh or pre-cooked)
  • 8 oz imitation crab
  • 1 cup celery (chopped)
  • 1 cup red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 small red onion (chopped) or green onions for milder flavor
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • to taste salt & pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp paprika (optional) for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • medium bowl
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Knife

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Prepare the Shrimp: In a small pot, boil water and add fresh shrimp, cooking for 2-3 minutes until pink. Drain and cool. If using pre-cooked, chop into pieces.
  3. Chop the Vegetables: Chop imitation crab, celery, red bell pepper, and red onion into small pieces. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Make the Creamy Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Combine the Ingredients: Add the cooled pasta, shrimp, and imitation crab to the vegetables. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently until coated.
  6. Chill Out: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Serve chilled, garnished with parsley and a sprinkle of paprika if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite vegetables or add hot sauce for a spicy twist. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.

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