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