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Seafood Pasta Salad with Shrimp & Crab Recipe

Seafood Pasta Salad with Shrimp & Crab Recipe for Fresh Flavor

Delight in this refreshing Seafood Pasta Salad with Shrimp & Crab, perfect for warm days and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni serves as the base of the salad
  • 1 lb Shrimp fresh or frozen for convenience
  • 8 oz Crab Meat real or imitation for a budget option
  • 1 cup Celery diced for crunch
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion diced, or substitute yellow onion
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise creamy base
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream for enhanced creaminess
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice for brightness
  • 1 Tbsp Old Bay Seasoning for coastal flavor
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper adjust for preference
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Dill or Parsley for garnish
Optional Toppings
  • 2 pieces Lemon Wedges for serving
  • to taste Additional Fresh Herbs for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the elbow macaroni in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped shrimp and crab meat. Add diced celery and red onion and mix gently.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Fold the cooled pasta into the seafood mixture, then pour the dressing over and gently toss to combine.
  5. Fold in freshly chopped dill or parsley for added freshness.
  6. Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  7. Serve chilled, garnished with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for make-ahead gatherings and holds up well in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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