Delicious Seafood Pasta Salad Recipe for Large Gatherings

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Delicious Seafood Pasta Salad Recipe for Large Gatherings
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on January 07, 2024

This seafood pasta salad is a crowd pleaser and perfect for large gatherings. Made with a variety of fresh seafood, pasta, and veggies, it is a refreshing and filling dish. The combination of flavors and textures will leave your guests asking for seconds. With a quick and easy preparation time of just 30 minutes, this recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked pasta (such as penne or rotini)
  • 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound cooked crab meat
  • 1 pound cooked lobster meat
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shrimp, crab meat, and lobster meat.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to make the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the seafood and pasta mixture. Gently toss until well coated.
  4. Add the diced celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped parsley to the bowl. Mix well.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
  7. Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss to recombine the ingredients.
  8. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Seafood is a rich source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for heart health.
  • Pasta salads are a versatile dish that can be customized with various ingredients according to taste.
  • The combination of seafood and pasta creates a well-balanced meal with a mix of carbohydrates and proteins.
  • This recipe can be easily adjusted to serve a smaller or larger crowd by scaling the ingredients accordingly.