Ingredients
– Kosher salt (amount as needed for boiling water and seasoning)
– 1 pound raw medium shrimp (41 to 50 per pound), peeled and deveined (no need to thaw if frozen)
– 12 ounces dried shell, farfalle, or rotini pasta
– 2/3 cup mayonnaise
– 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
– 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill (about 15 sprigs)
– 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
– 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 medium lemon)
– 1 pound lump crabmeat or 12 ounces imitation crab or surimi (flake style), thawed if frozen
– 3 medium stalks celery, finely diced (about 3/4 cup)
– 1 medium shallot, minced (about 1/4 cup)
– Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
1-Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Set a colander in the sink and line a baking sheet with paper towels.
2-Add the shrimp to boiling water and cook until pink and just cooked through: 1-2 minutes for fresh shrimp, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes for frozen. Use a slotted spoon to transfer shrimp to the colander, rinse with cold water to cool, then place on paper towels to dry in a single layer.
3-Bring the water back to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until just tender, about 10-13 minutes.
4-Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), fresh dill, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
5-Drain lump crabmeat and remove shell pieces if necessary, or break imitation crab into large, bite-size pieces. Add crab, celery, and shallot to the dressing.
6-Drain and rinse pasta with cold water to cool, then drain well again. Toss pasta and shrimp with the dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Last Step:
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🧅 Substitute finely chopped red onion for shallot for a bolder flavor.
🐚 Add other seafood like sliced calamari, clams, mussels (without shells), or lobster for variety.
⏳ Prepare salad a few hours ahead, reserving half the dressing to stir in just before serving for freshness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Dish
- Method: Boiling, Tossing
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 417
- Sugar: 5.8 g
- Sodium: 498.1 mg
- Fat: 17.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42.9 g
- Fiber: 2.2 g
- Protein: 22.9 g