Seafood Pasta with Shrimp & Crab

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A light, creamy, and refreshing cold pasta salad perfect for warm weather gatherings or weeknight dinners!

🧾 Ingredients

→ Pasta & Seafood

  • 8 oz rotini, penne, or your favorite pasta

  • 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled

  • 1 cup fresh crab meat, picked through for shells

→ Fresh Vegetables

  • ½ cup celery, chopped

  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced

→ Creamy Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

  • Lemon wedges, for serving

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta
    Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside to cool.

  2. Combine Main Ingredients
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, shrimp, crab meat, celery, tomatoes, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.

  3. Make the Dressing
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

  4. Toss Together
    Pour the dressing over the pasta and seafood mixture. Add chopped dill and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

  5. Chill and Serve
    Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve cold, garnished with lemon wedges.

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Swap crab with imitation crab or lobster if preferred.

  • Add capers, cucumber, or chopped bell pepper for extra crunch.

  • Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter version.

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