Seafood Pasta with Shrimp & Crab
A cool, creamy seafood pasta salad loaded with tender shrimp, sweet crab meat, fresh vegetables, and a tangy lemon-dill dressing. Perfect for summer cookouts, lunches, and meal prep.
- Total Time55 minutes
- Yield4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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Pasta & Seafood
- 8 oz rotini, penne, or your favorite pasta shape
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and ready to go
- 1 cup fresh crab meat, picked through for shells
Fresh Vegetables
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
Creamy Dressing
- 1/2 cup good quality mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook and Cool the Pasta: Cook your pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and cool it down.
- Combine the Pasta and Seafood: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the cooled pasta with the shrimp, crab meat, celery, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Toss everything together carefully.
- Whisk the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Dress and Toss: Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta and seafood mixture. Add the fresh dill and toss everything until well coated and combined.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve cold with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. Drain pasta thoroughly to avoid a watery salad. Fresh dill is strongly recommended over dried. Salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Main Course, Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 22
