Seafood Pasta Salad Reasons (Print)
Tender shrimp, crab, and crisp veggies tossed with pasta for a refreshing, bold, and satisfying summer favorite.
# Ingredients:
→ Seafood Pasta Salad Base
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225 grams dried pasta
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240 grams cooked shrimp
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240 grams crab meat
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75 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
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40 grams red onion, finely diced
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15 grams fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
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120 grams mayonnaise
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30 millilitres freshly squeezed lemon juice
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
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Boil the pasta in generously salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and allow to cool to room temperature.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, shrimp, crab meat, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped parsley.
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In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
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Pour dressing over pasta and seafood mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
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Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavours to meld. Serve chilled.
# Additional Notes:
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Substitute with whole grain or gluten-free pasta to accommodate dietary preferences.
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This dish can be fully prepared up to one day in advance for convenience.
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Enhance with your favourite seafood such as scallops or smoked salmon.