PASTA SEAFOOD SALAD

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This recipe is adapted from a Silver Palate cookbook; the main difference is that I took out the squid rings! I've been making it for 20 years. It's a delicious spring or summer dinner, and is a pretty company dish. Serve with a lettuce & tomato salad, and a loaf of crusty bread - sublime! It's easy to make, and is quick unless you have to shell the shrimp. You can use any type of pasta, but the small shells are best because when the salad gets mixed together, the peas nestle into the shells and look very cute!

Provided by appleydapply

Categories     Summer

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb medium raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 lb bay scallop, rinsed
1/2 lb small shell pasta (or another interesting shape such as twists)
1 cup frozen tiny peas, thawed
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup purple onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup fresh basil leaf
3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup Greek olive

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, drop in the shrimp and scallops, cook for one minute, and drain immediately.
  • Bring another large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta as directed on the package, until tender but not mushy. Drain.
  • Toss the cooked pasta and seafood in a large bowl (make sure they are both well drained).
  • Add the peas (no need to cook them), red pepper, and onion, and toss.
  • Place dressing ingredients (olive oil, basil leaves, lemon juice, salt, and pepper) in a food processor bowl fitted with a metal blade. Process until basil is very fine. Pour over the pasta/seafood mixture and mix well. Taste and add salt, pepper, and/or lemon juice as necessary.
  • Place the salad in a serving bowl or mound it on a platter. Scatter with greek olives.
  • Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate. Salad tastes better when at room temperature, so if refrigerating until later, be sure to take it out of the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.1, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 140, Sodium 653.3, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 34.9

Blake Myers
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked perfectly.


aymen
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of seafood and vegetables.


Madi NaZari
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a success. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion or for a weeknight meal.


Ricardo Victor
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids love the pasta and the seafood is hidden in the sauce.


Rana Farhan
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The seafood, vegetables, and dressing all come together perfectly.


Md Liton Roman
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


Madoo Vasish
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is delicious.


Genevieve Barela
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover seafood. I had some cooked shrimp and calamari in the fridge and this was the perfect dish to use them in.


Original TheWel5hMan
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I've made this salad twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the addition of the artichoke hearts.


Austin Ball
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This pasta seafood salad was a hit at my last potluck! It was so easy to make and everyone loved the combination of flavors.


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