Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad
Simple and creamy pasta salad loaded with cooked shrimp and crab and tossed in with celery, chives, and Greek yogurt.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces wheat short pasta
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 lemon juice & zest of
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons 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 1 teaspoon salt and a drizzle of 1 teaspoon olive oil.
- Add the 8 ounces wheat short 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 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt together with the 1 lemon juice, zest, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, 2 tablespoons chopped chives, and salt and pepper. Stir in the pasta and toss to evenly coat.
- Add in the 8 ounce pre-cooked shrimp, 8 ounce crab meat, 1/2 cup celery finely diced, 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
Nutrition
Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 1523mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 4mg