Linda's Seafood Pasta Salad

Linda's Busy Kitchen's Note:

I love the flavors in this pasta salad with the addition of the lemon, shrimp and Old Bay Seasoning! I often substitute whole wheat pasta in this dish... I also double the mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning and lemon, adding half when I initially make it, then just before serving I add some more, so it isn't dry after sitting in the fridge for flavors to meld... Sometimes I just double up on the shrimp or the crabmeat instead of using both together... Either way, this recipe is a KEEPER for sure!

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 ounces shell pasta
• 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
• ½ cup celery , finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons onions , minced
• 6 ounces fresh baby shrimp , cooked and peeled
• 8 ounces fresh crabmeat , chopped
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 -2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning , to taste
• ½ cup frozen peas , thawed
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• salt and pepper , to taste

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to pkg. directions.
2. Drain, and rinse in cold water.
3. Immediately toss with lemon juice.
4. Mix in the remaining ingredients.
5. Chill for several hours.
6. Serve on a bed a lettuce.

Reviews

[Mswhipple]

This is delicious! Thanks for sharing. I used shrimp, bay scallops, and some fake crabmeat. Also added a cup or so of diced cucumber, which complimented the other flavors. Thanks again!

[Haftalaf]

I'm writing to say thank you for a recipe that I prepare once a month or so. Everyone I serve it too loves it. I use "snow legs" in the making and I don't skimp. I like to add dried dill and a few dashes of cayenne. Delicious.

[Chef #723491]

I made this with your rib recipe Linda... This salad was to die for! I used fresh crab and shrimp and did as you said and doubled up on the mayo etc. It turned out so flavorful and yummy! I had an empty bowl left to bring home, so it was a hit will all of us!