Kelly Perez
@kellyp
Seafood Macaroni Salad
A refreshing and hearty seafood macaroni salad featuring tender pasta, succulent shrimp, and crab meat, combined with hard-boiled eggs and vibrant vegetables, all tossed in a creamy dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Meal Type:lunch
- Diet:pescatarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:bbq
- Ingredients:13
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time15 min.
- Total time35 min.
- Servings12
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package, broken into 2-inch pieces
- 4, chopped
- 1, grated
- 1/2 cup, thawed
- 1 cup, thawed
- 1/2 cup, cooked
- 1 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
- to taste
- to taste
- to taste
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Seafood Macaroni Salad.
Step 1
Start by bringing a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
Step 2
Once the water is bubbling, add in the broken spaghetti and cook it until it reaches that perfect al dente texture, which should take about 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
When the pasta is ready, drain it well and transfer it to a spacious mixing bowl.
Step 4
Next, it’s time to add some delightful ingredients! Stir in the chopped hard-cooked eggs, grated carrot, thawed peas, salad shrimp, and crab meat, mixing everything together until it’s beautifully combined.
Step 5
Now, let’s whip up a creamy dressing! In a separate bowl, blend together the mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, and a touch of sugar.
Step 6
Don’t forget to season it with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of paprika to suit your taste.
Step 7
Pour this luscious dressing over the pasta mixture and gently stir until every ingredient is evenly coated.
Step 8
If you find the salad a bit dry, feel free to add a little more mayonnaise and a splash of milk or water to achieve your desired creaminess.
Step 9
Once everything is mixed to perfection, cover the salad and pop it in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
Step 10
This chilling time is essential as it allows all those wonderful flavors to meld together, creating a deliciously refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Step 11
Enjoy your delightful pasta salad!.