Description
Enjoy the flavors of the sea with this refreshing Seafood Pasta Salad. A delightful combination of shrimp, imitation crab, and crisp vegetables tossed in a creamy dressing, perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Salad Ingredients:
- 12 ounces rotini or elbow macaroni
- 1/2 pound cooked shrimp (chopped)
- 1/2 pound imitation crab meat (flaked)
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed)
Dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta until al dente, then rinse under cold water.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix pasta, shrimp, crab, celery, onion, bell pepper, and peas.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Chill: Pour the dressing over the salad, toss to combine, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh dill or parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use all shrimp or substitute real crab meat for a more luxurious version.
- Add chopped hard-boiled eggs or a touch of hot sauce for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
