Pasta Seafood Salad
Dive into the fresh, coastal flavors of this irresistible Pasta Seafood Salad, a light yet satisfying dish perfect for warm weather or a casual gathering. This recipe combines tender penne pasta with succulent shrimp and bay scallops, complemented by vibrant cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sliced red onion, and a briny touch of black olives. Tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and a hint of spice, every bite bursts with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Quick and easy to prepare, this chilled seafood pasta salad is the ideal make-ahead dish for a refreshing lunch, picnic, or dinner party. Serve it as a stunning side or a standalone meal—the choice is yours!
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Ingredients
- 300 grams Penne pasta
- 200 grams Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 200 grams Bay scallops
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large Cucumber, diced
- 1 small Red onion, thinly sliced
- 50 grams Black olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside to cool.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, prepare the seafood. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and scallops, cooking until the shrimp are pink and the scallops are opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let cool.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cooled shrimp, scallops, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, black olives, and chopped parsley.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) to create the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the pasta and seafood mixture. Toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 7
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1263.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2017.1 |
| Total Fat 59.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 461.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3896.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 253.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.2g | |
| Protein 122.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 200.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2653.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories