Best Ranch Shrimp Crab Pasta Recipes

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RANCH SHRIMP & CRAB PASTA



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I fix this for me and my husband and he always over eats when I make it! Theres always left overs and they warm up easy. I love to fix Shrimp someway each week. This is my favorite!

Provided by Audra LeNormand

Categories     Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 c cilantro, fresh chopped
1/2 c green onion, chopped
6 clove garlic, chopped
1 c fat free sour cream
1 c chicken broth, low-fat
1 lb shrimp, cleamed and detailed
1 lb crab meat, fresh or frozen
3 Tbsp corn starch
1 Tbsp dry ranch dressing powder
1 tsp seafood seasoning
3 Tbsp water
1 pkg angel hair pasta - dreamfield is my favorite
4 Tbsp i can't believe it's not butter

Steps:

  • 1. If your having company do it the day before. Clean shrimp and crab and sit aside. Clean onions and cilantro, chop it fine. Clean garlic and press.
  • 2. Melt 4 tbsp. butter in a skillet and saute onions, garlic and cilantro. Maybe 3 to 4 minutes. Add shrimp and crab simmer 3 minutes. Cook pasta now!
  • 3. Now add sour cream and chicken broth. Simmer 5 minutes add corn starch mixture and simmer 3 minutes.
  • 4. Now add your ranch powder and seafood seasoning. If you want extra seasonings becareful of adding salt! When you use these you don't need salt!
  • 5. Now put your pasta on a large platter and pour your shrimp and crab mixture over the top.

PASTA CRAB SALAD



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"When it comes to cooking, I believe the simpler the better," writes Holland, Michigan's Carol Blauw. "A few years ago, a co-worker told me about this colorful, tasty and, most importantly, easy-to-prepare salad," she says. "It has been a favorite at our house ever since."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4-1/2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 package (16 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
1 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Toss with crab and vegetables. Combine remaining ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY SHRIMP & CRAB PASTA



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I couldn't quite find a recipe with what I had in mind, so after looking at a few different ones, I tried this. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this. It is rich, but such a treat!

Provided by ladywisconsin

Categories     Crab

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked as directed
2 (6 ounce) cans lump crabmeat, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can baby shrimp, undrained
1 large onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, pressed
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 quart half-and-half
red pepper flakes (to your taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Saute onion and garlic in butter until onion is nearly translucent.
  • Add oregano, basil, red pepper flakes and salt/pepper.
  • Add half and half, bring to boil.
  • Mix corn starch with enouch water to dilute it, and pour into boiling sauce until you get desired consistency.
  • Stir in crab and shrimp, cook another minute and take off of heat.
  • Spoon over angel hair pasta and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.2, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 168.2, Sodium 374.2, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2, Protein 28.7

CRAB AND SHRIMP PASTA SALAD



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Imitation crab meat and mini shrimp make for a wonderful pasta salad that everyone loves!

Provided by LLUV7877

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-colored spiral pasta
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, flaked
1 (6.5 ounce) can tiny shrimp, drained
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 English cucumber, diced
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool. Transfer to a large bowl, and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour over the pasta and stir to coat. Add the crab, shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, black olives and bell pepper; mix gently to coat with the dressing. Taste, and adjust seasoning if desired. If the pasta is too dry, mix in more mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 470.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

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