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Seafood Pasta Salad

Creamy Seafood Pasta Salad made with rotini, shrimp, and fresh dill, served on a blue patterned plate.
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This Seafood Pasta Salad is a refreshing, creamy, and flavor-packed dish made with tender pasta, shrimp, crab meat, and a tangy herb dressing—perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or light dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lb (750g) seafood (shrimp, lobster, crab meat, or a mix)
  • 5 sprigs fresh dill
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 tbsp peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 lb (500g) short pasta (fusilli, rotini, shells, etc.)
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 3 celery ribs, finely chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add sliced lemon, fresh dill, garlic, peppercorns, and salt.
  2. Add seafood and poach until just cooked (1–7 minutes depending on the type). Remove and rinse under cold water. Drain well.
  3. Remove aromatics from the pot and cook pasta in the same water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Let cool.
  4. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, honey, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chopped dill to make the dressing.
  5. In a large bowl, combine pasta, vegetables, and seafood. Add dressing and gently toss until coated.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh or high-quality frozen seafood for best flavor.
  • Chill the salad for 1–2 hours before serving to enhance flavor.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • To lighten the dressing, substitute Greek yogurt for mayo or sour cream.
  • Add-ins like olives, cheese, or pickles can provide extra flavor and texture.

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