Seafood Macaroni Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups dry elbow macaroni pasta (large or small will work)
• 1 tsp salt (for the pasta water)
• 1 lb cooked shrimp (shells removed)
• 1 lb imitation crab meat
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/3 cup diced celery
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tsp cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp old bay seasoning
• 1 tbsp parsley flakes (optional, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Boil the pasta in lightly salted water (boil in a medium-sized pot, with 1 tsp of salt) until it's al dente.

2. 2

   Drain the pasta once done, and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process.

3. 3

   In a large bowl. combine the mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.

4. 4

   Now sprinkle in the cajun seasoning and old bay seasoning. Mix well.

5. 5

   Add in the minced garlic.

6. 6

   Add in the seafood, and toss or stir in the bowl until it's covered with the dressing.

7. 7

   Add in the onions, celery, and olives.

8. 8

   Next add in the elbow macaroni pasta, and fold all of the ingredients.

9. 9

   Sprinkle in the dried parsley flakes and fold the ingredients.

10. 10

    Cover the pasta, and refrigerate until it's nice and cold.

11. 11

    Serve and enjoy!