Best Seafood Pasta Salad (Printable Version)
Creamy Seafood Pasta Salad with shrimp, crab, veggies & zesty lemon dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salad
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8 ounces pasta (rotini, penne, or fusilli)
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1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 cup crab meat (fresh or canned)
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/4 cup diced red onion
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
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Lemon wedges, for serving
→ Dressing
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Steps to Follow:
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In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, shrimp, crab meat, celery, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
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Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Add the chopped fresh dill and toss everything until well coated. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
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Give the salad a quick stir before serving and garnish with lemon wedges on the side.
# Additional Notes:
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Don’t overcook the pasta—it should be al dente to hold up in the creamy dressing.
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While fresh seafood gives the best flavor, canned or frozen shrimp and crab work in a pinch.
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For a lighter version of the dressing, use half mayonnaise and half Greek yogurt.