Seafood Pasta Shrimp Crab (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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8 ounces of your favorite pasta, like penne or rotini
→ Seafood
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1 cup of cooked shrimp, deveined and peeled
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1 cup of flaky crabmeat
→ Vegetables
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1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion
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1/2 cup of halved cherry tomatoes
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1/2 cup of diced celery
→ Dressing
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1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
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2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
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1/2 cup of mayonnaise
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A sprinkle of salt & pepper
→ Garnish
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Fresh dill (chopped), about 1 tablespoon
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Serve with lemon wedges
# Instructions:
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Boil the pasta following the instructions on the box. Drain it well, and rinse it under cold running water to stop it from overcooking.
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Grab a big bowl and toss together the chilled pasta, shrimp, crab meat, celery, tomatoes, and red onion. Stir gently so you don't smash the ingredients.
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In another smaller bowl, mix together mayo, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, plus salt and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
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Pour your creamy dressing over the pasta mix. Add the chopped dill on top, and stir until everything's evenly coated.
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Pop it in the fridge for at least half an hour to let the flavors meld nicely. Serve it cold with lemon slices on the side.
# Notes:
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You can make this pasta salad a day ahead to let the flavors intensify.