Mom's Seafood Pasta Salad

Dive into the delightful flavors of Mom's Seafood Pasta Salad, a refreshing and creamy dish perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches. Packed with tender rotini pasta, juicy shrimp, and flaky imitation (or real) crab meat, this recipe offers a satisfying blend of textures and tastes. Fresh, crisp veggies like celery, red bell pepper, and red onion add a vibrant crunch, while the zesty dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and fresh dill brings it all together with a tangy, herbaceous kick. A sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning adds a subtle coastal flair for those seeking extra depth. Ready in just 30 minutes, this chilled seafood pasta salad can be served as a show-stopping side or a hearty main dish—perfect for potlucks, picnics, or weekday meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz Rotini pasta (or pasta of choice)
• 1 lb Cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 lb Imitation crab meat (or real crab meat)
• 1 cup Celery (finely diced)
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper (finely diced)
• 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Dill (fresh, chopped)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta quickly. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, imitation crab meat (shredded into bite-sized pieces if necessary), celery, red bell pepper, and red onion.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, black pepper, and Old Bay Seasoning (if using). Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the pasta and seafood mixture. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.

Step 6

Before serving, taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish with additional fresh dill or a wedge of lemon, if desired.

Step 7

Serve cold as a main dish or side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2007.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3465.6

Total Fat 206.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1269.3mg	0%
Sodium 8373.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 249.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 50.0g
Protein 170.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 504.6mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 2775.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.5%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 28.2%