Seafood Pasta with Shrimp & Crab
A creamy seafood pasta dish bursting with juicy shrimp and sweet crab, perfect for family gatherings and ready in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 oz Rotini or Penne Pasta Your preferred type of pasta.
Seafood
- 1 cup Cooked Shrimp Peeled and deveined.
- 1 cup Crab Meat Fresh or canned, well-drained.
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup Chopped Celery
- 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
- 1/4 cup Diced Red Onion
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- Salt and Pepper To taste.
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside to cool.
- Step 2: If your shrimp isn’t already cooked, sauté or boil it for 2–3 minutes, until pink and opaque. Drain well. If using canned crab, drain thoroughly; if using fresh, pick through to remove any shell fragments.
- Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Step 4: Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Toss in chopped celery, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, cooked shrimp, and crab meat.
- Step 5: Mix everything together gently to coat the pasta and seafood with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Step 6: Give the pasta a good toss before serving. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or lemon zest for color and brightness.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. This dish is best enjoyed cold, but can be gently reheated.