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Close-up of seafood pasta salad with visible rotini, shrimp, scallops, crab, mayonnaise, and lemon, on white marble.

Decadent & Easy Seafood Pasta Salad Recipe

This seafood pasta salad is a delightful combination of tender pasta, succulent seafood, and a creamy, tangy dressing. It's easy to make and perfect for a light lunch or a summer gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad
  • 1 pound pasta such as rotini, penne, or farfalle
  • 1 pound cooked seafood mix shrimp, scallops, crab meat
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 cup chopped celery
  • 0.25 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta, drain, and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  2. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in a bowl. Mix well.
  3. Add celery, red onion, and parsley to the dressing. Stir.
  4. Gently fold in the cooked pasta and seafood mix.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.