Seafood Pasta Salad with Shrimp & Crab 🍤🦀🍅
Light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor — a perfect pasta salad for summer lunches or potlucks!

Ingredients:
8 oz pasta (rotini, penne, or your favorite)
1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup diced red onion
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional: fresh parsley or dill (for garnish)
Optional: Old Bay seasoning or hot sauce (for extra flavor)

Instructions:
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
2️⃣ Prepare the Dressing
In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add a pinch of Old Bay or a splash of hot sauce if you want a flavor kick.
3️⃣ Mix the Salad
Add cooled pasta, shrimp, crab meat, celery, cherry tomatoes, and red onion to the dressing. Gently toss to combine evenly.
4️⃣ Chill and Serve
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors. Before serving, stir gently and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve chilled with lemon wedges on the side.

Enjoy this cool, creamy seafood pasta salad that’s as colorful as it is delicious!