Best 7 Seafood And Pasta Salad Recipes

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Seafood and pasta salad is a delightful summer dish that combines the flavors of the sea with the comforting appeal of pasta. It is the perfect blend of light and refreshing flavors, making it ideal for warm-weather gatherings or as a quick and easy weeknight meal. With so many variations, there is a seafood and pasta salad recipe to suit every taste. From classic combinations like shrimp and crab to more adventurous options like smoked salmon and scallops, the possibilities are endless. Whether you prefer creamy dressings or tangy vinaigrettes, there is a recipe sure to satisfy your cravings. In this article, we will explore the diverse world of seafood and pasta salads, providing inspiration and guidance for creating the perfect dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD



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Something different that's great for picnics. My family begs for it all year!

Provided by flwrpwr60

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 5h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ (8 ounce) packages tri-color pasta
3 stalks celery
1 pound imitation crabmeat
1 cup frozen green peas
1 cup mayonnaise
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; rinse under cold water until cool and drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, chop celery and crabmeat. Run hot water over peas to defrost.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, milk, salt and pepper. Add the pasta, celery and crabmeat and stir until evenly coated. Adjust the salt, sugar or mayonnaise to suit your taste. Chill several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 962.2 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

LINDA'S SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD



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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!

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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

SUMMER SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD



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This seafood pasta salad recipe is made with shell pasta and ranch dressing. Make this tasty salad with imitation crab, shrimp, or another shellfish.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Lunch     Salad     Dinner     Pasta

Time 3h28m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups cooked pasta, spiral or shell
1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
1/2 cup green pepper (chopped)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
2 cups shredded imitation crab meat (or a combination of crabmeat and small shrimp)
2 cups ranch or peppercorn ranch dressing
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
Optional: 1/2 cup carrot (finely shredded)
Optional: 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Cook the pasta until done but not overcooked. Cool under cold running water and drain well.
  • In ​a large bowl, combine the drained pasta, seafood, shredded cheese, ranch dressing, peas, green and red bell pepper, onion, and carrot, if using. Toss gently but blend thoroughly.
  • Refrigerate the salad for 3 to 4 hours. If the texture is dry, add more dressing. Top with the tomatoes and parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1212 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 49 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 bowls (4 to 6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Seafood Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GrandmaIsCooking

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 22m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces egg noodles
2 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup green pepper, chopped
1 (4 ounce) package baby shrimp, chopped (precooked)
1 (16 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, cut in small pieces
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup creamy French dressing
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook noodles as directed on package, then drain and cool them.
  • Add onions, celery, green pepper, shrimp and imitation crabmeat and mix together well.
  • Mix mayonnaise and French dressing together, then stir into mixture.
  • Add Old Bay seasoning, parsley flakes, salt and pepper and stir well.
  • Best if made ahead of time and refrigerated several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 45.7, Sodium 579.2, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4, Protein 9.6

SEAFOOD MACARONI SALAD



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This refreshing salad is always well received, especially in summer. My mother said the recipe just "evolved", because she kept adding ingredients until it tasted right. It really does have great flavor!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 10 ounces)
6 ounces peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained and flaked
2 cups sliced celery
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
3 to 4 hard-boiled large eggs, coarsely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish or finely chopped sweet pickles
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until tender; drain and cool. In a large bowl, combine macaroni, shrimp, crabmeat, celery, onion and eggs; set aside. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, pickle relish, mustard, vinegar and paprika. Add to macaroni mixture; toss lightly. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts :

SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD



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This side dish's sweet dressing has a bit of kick that combines perfectly with the pasta, seafood and veggies. Elizabeth Halfman of Davenport, Iowa shares the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Thousand Island salad dressing
3 to 4 drops hot pepper sauce
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 package (5 ounces) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1/2 cup diced celery

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing and hot pepper sauce. Stir in the crab, shrimp, broccoli, cauliflower and celery. , Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Gently stir into shrimp mixture. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SEAFOOD AND PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     pastas, salads and dressings

Time 40m

Yield Forty servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds creste di gallo, small penne or bow-tie pasta
2 cups, plus 2 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil
4 pounds mussels
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled
2 cups shellfish cooking juices (from above)
2 quarts mixed fresh herbs (basil, parsley, chives and tarragon), stemmed and lightly packed
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1 cup commercial mayonnaise or 2 egg yolks (see note)
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons salt

Steps:

  • Place 10 quarts of water in a large stockpot and bring to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and bring the water back to a boil (this will take about 5 minutes). Cook the pasta until done to your liking, but take care not to undercook it. Drain in a colander and cool under a spray of cold water. Drain again and toss in a container with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Wash the mussels carefully under cool water and place them in a large pot with the wine. Cover, bring to a boil and cook, covered, for 5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until all the mussels have opened. Drain, reserving the cooking juices (about 1 1/2 cups) in a bowl. When cool enough to handle, shell the mussels, removing and discarding any beards. Set the mussels aside. Return the cooking juices to the saucepan, pouring them in slowly to avoid adding any sandy residue from the bottom of the bowl.
  • Wash the scallops and cut them into 1/2-inch pieces. Cut each of the shrimp into 3 pieces. Add the scallops and shrimp to the saucepan containing the mussel cooking juices and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and drain, again reserving the juices.
  • In a large bowl, combine the scallops, shrimp and mussels. Set aside.
  • For the herb sauce, place 1 cup of the reserved cooking juices and the herbs in the bowl of a food processor and process until pureed. Add the mustard, vinegar, mayonnaise or egg yolks, Tabasco and salt. Process until well mixed. With the machine running, add the remaining 2 cups of olive oil. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of shellfish cooking juices (adjust with water if necessary). The pasta, shellfish and sauce can all be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated until ready to assemble.
  • Combine the pasta, shellfish and herb sauce. Mix well. To serve, arrange on large platters or in bowls for serving as part of a buffet.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 204, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 371 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Fresh Ingredients: Choose the freshest seafood and vegetables for the best flavor and texture. Freshly cooked pasta is also preferable to store-bought pasta.
  • Cook Pasta Al Dente: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, but make sure it is still slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent it from becoming mushy in the salad.
  • Use a Variety of Seafood: Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of seafood in your salad. Some popular choices include shrimp, crab, lobster, mussels, and scallops.
  • Don't Overcook the Seafood: Seafood cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked seafood will become tough and rubbery.
  • Chill the Salad Before Serving: This will help the flavors to meld and will also make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Seafood pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. With a variety of seafood, vegetables, and dressing options, there are endless possibilities for customization. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing meal, give seafood pasta salad a try!

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