Description
This vibrant Seafood Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of fresh ingredients and creamy dressing, making it an ideal choice for summer gatherings, picnics, or quick weeknight dinners. With succulent shrimp, tender crab meat, and crisp vegetables tossed with a zesty dressing, every bite is a flavor-packed experience. Its versatility allows it to shine as either a refreshing main course or a side dish that complements any meal. Plus, it’s quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, ensuring you can enjoy delicious homemade dishes even on your busiest days. Perfect for impressing guests or just treating yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pasta
- 1½ lb seafood (shrimp and crab meat)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 5 sprigs fresh dill
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 4 garlic cloves (peeled)
- 1 tbsp peppercorns
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2–3 tsp honey
- 1–2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 medium red onion (finely chopped)
- 3 celery ribs (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add lemon slices, dill, garlic cloves, peppercorns, and salt.
- Gently add seafood and poach until cooked; about 1 minute for shrimp.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove seafood and cool under cold water.
- Cook pasta in the same pot until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, seasonings, and herbs.
- Combine cooled pasta, diced vegetables (red onion and celery), seafood, and dressing in a large bowl; toss gently.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg