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Seafood Pasta Salad

Simple and Refreshing Seafood Pasta Salad for Summer Fun

Enjoy a light and refreshing Seafood Pasta Salad this summer with shrimp, imitation crab, and crisp veggies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz small pasta shapes (like shells or rotini)
  • 1 lb shrimp (fresh or pre-cooked)
  • 8 oz imitation crab cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 cup red onion chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • to taste salt and pepper
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • paprika optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Seafood Pasta Salad
  1. Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the shrimp by boiling until pink and opaque for 2-3 minutes, then cool and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Chop the celery, red bell pepper, and red onion into small pieces.
  4. Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Combine the cooled pasta, shrimp, imitation crab, vegetables, and dressing in a large bowl, tossing gently.
  6. Refrigerate the salad for at least one hour to meld flavors.
  7. Garnish with parsley and paprika before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for summer gatherings, and can easily be customized to include your favorite ingredients.

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