🍤🦀 Seafood Pasta with Shrimp & Crab – A Delightful Seafood Dish
This Seafood Pasta with Shrimp & Crab is the perfect combination of tender shrimp, sweet crab, and creamy dressing, all tossed with your favorite pasta. It’s light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. The addition of celery, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon dressing makes this dish a hit!
🛒 Ingredients:
8 oz rotini, penne, or your preferred pasta
1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup crab meat
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
🍴 Instructions:
Cook the Pasta:
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Prepare the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Combine Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, crab meat, chopped celery, cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion.
Toss with Pasta:
Add the cooked pasta to the seafood mixture. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
Serve:
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with extra lemon wedges or fresh herbs like parsley for added flavor.
🍽 Pro Tips:
For added flavor, grill the shrimp before adding them to the salad.
You can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter version of the dressing.
Add a little chopped basil or dill for a fresh herbal twist.
🔄 Variations:
Spicy Version: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Vegetarian Version: Skip the seafood and add more veggies like cucumber or avocado for a refreshing twist.
For a warm version, serve the pasta with shrimp and crab mixed in while it’s still warm, with a light drizzle of olive oil instead of the mayo dressing.