Seafood Macaroni Salad
Dive into a bowl of creamy, refreshing flavor with this Seafood Macaroni Salad—a perfect blend of tender macaroni, succulent shrimp, and shredded imitation crab meat. This crowd-pleasing dish is elevated with crisp celery, sweet red bell pepper, and pops of green peas, all coated in a tangy, herb-infused dressing featuring mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s an effortless way to bring a touch of coastal charm to your next picnic, potluck, or family dinner. Serve it chilled for the ultimate summertime side dish or light meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Macaroni pasta
- 1 cup Cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup Imitation crab meat (shredded)
- 1 stalk Celery (diced)
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (minced)
- 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Frozen peas (thawed)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, shredded imitation crab meat, diced celery, diced red bell pepper, minced red onion, and thawed peas.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, fresh dill, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper to create a creamy dressing.
Add the cooled macaroni pasta to the seafood and vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and gently toss everything together until well mixed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2779 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.3 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 714 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 4726 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.5 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.8 g | ||
| Protein | 109.9 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1956 mg | 42% | |
*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.
