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Seafood Pasta Salad Recipe

Seafood Pasta Salad combines tender pasta, succulent seafood, and crisp vegetables, all dressed in a delicious creamy dressing! Impress guests at your next gathering with this sweet and tangy dish that's as addictive as it is filling!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 18 mins
Servings: 6 - 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium pasta shells (cooked, drained, then cooled)
  • 8 ounces crab meat (imitation or lump crab meat)
  • 8 ounces frozen cooked shrimp, tails removed (thawed)
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper to a small bowl.
  2. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
  3. Place the pasta, crab meat, salad shrimp, peas, and celery in a large bowl. Spoon or pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
  4. Toss the salad until the dressing coats the ingredients evenly.
  5. Chill for 1 hour, then add any garnishes or additional seasoning before serving.

Notes

  • Storage:Seafood pasta salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors often meld and improve with a bit of time in the fridge.