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Easy Seafood Pasta Salad

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Seafood

Description

A quick and flavorful seafood pasta salad made with shrimp, crab meat, and fresh vegetables, perfect for gatherings.


Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta (e.g., rotini or fusilli)
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp
  • 1 cup cooked crab meat
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup sweet peas (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish


Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shrimp, crab meat, celery, red onion, and sweet peas.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

Use high-quality seafood for the best flavor. Adjust lemon juice in dressing to taste. The salad can be made ahead of time for better flavor melding.