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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and seafood mixture. Toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.8 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 461 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 3896 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.5 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 122.8 g | 246% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 201 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2654 mg | 56% | |
*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.
