Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad

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5 from 23 votes

Simple and creamy pasta salad loaded with cooked shrimp and crab and tossed in with celery, chives, and Greek yogurt.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Rena

Ingredients

8 oz. wheat short pasta
1 tsp salt
1 tsp olive oil
2/3 cup plain greek yogurt
1 lemon juice & zest of
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
2 tbsp chopped chives
salt and pepper to your taste
8 ounce crab meat cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounce pre-cooked shrimp cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup celery finely diced

Instructions

Boil the water in a large pot with some salt and a drizzle of oil.
Add the pasta, stir well and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes or according to the package directions. Once done, drain the pasta in a colander and run under cold water; set aside.
Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, whisk yogurt together with the lemon juice, zest, Old Bay seasoning, chopped chives, salt, and pepper. Stir in the pasta and toss to evenly coat.
Add in the shrimp, crab, celery, and gently fold. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper, as needed.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill and allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

Substitutes:

use any pasta of choice, try lentil pasta for a healthier protein-packed option
you may use dairy-free yogurt instead of greek yogurt
make your own old bay seasoning by mixing equal amounts of the following spices: paprika, celery salt, celery seed, dry mustard, black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, cayenne

Storage:

Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days. Serve cold.

Nutritional facts:

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

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