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Ocean's Delight Seafood Pasta Salad

A refreshing and satisfying seafood pasta salad featuring succulent shrimp, crab meat, and vibrant vegetables, all tossed in a creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Seafood
  • 12 oz pasta (like rotini or fusilli)
  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 cup crab meat (or imitation crab)
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cup cucumber (diced)
  • 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  2. In a skillet, add a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Cook the shrimp until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let them cool.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
  4. In the same bowl, add the cooled pasta, shrimp, crab meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently fold all the ingredients together until well combined.
  5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Give the salad a gentle toss before serving. Enjoy your Ocean's Delight Seafood Pasta Salad chilled!

Notes

For added variety, consider including a pinch of red pepper flakes in the dressing and feel free to add other veggies like bell peppers or avocado.