Seafood Pasta Salad Delight (Print Format)

Chilled pasta combined with shrimp, crab, vegetables, and creamy lemon dressing for a refreshing meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta & Seafood

01 - 8 oz rotini, penne, or preferred pasta shape
02 - 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled
03 - 1 cup fresh crab meat, shell-free

→ Fresh Vegetables

04 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
05 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

→ Creamy Dressing

07 - 1/2 cup high-quality mayonnaise
08 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
11 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
12 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Steps:

01 - Prepare pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to halt cooking and cool.
02 - In a large bowl, gently mix the cooled pasta with shrimp, crab meat, celery, cherry tomatoes, and red onion until evenly combined.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
04 - Pour dressing over the pasta and seafood mixture. Add fresh dill and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold with lemon wedges.

# Tips:

01 - Cook pasta al dente to maintain texture in the salad without becoming mushy.
02 - Fresh seafood provides optimal flavor; frozen or canned can be used if necessary.
03 - Adjust seasoning by adding more lemon juice for brightness or additional dill for fresh herbal notes.
04 - Flavors develop further when the salad sits refrigerated for a few hours.

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