CAJUN CRAB AND SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

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This is a spin on the popular dish seafood salad. you can still call it that but there are only two meats so I kept it simple. This is for the seafood lovers who like it spicy.

Provided by Shema P.

Categories     Cajun

Time 40m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) box cooked macaroni noodles
3 lbs medium unshelled shrimp
1 lb of real crabmeat (claw or lump)
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon spicy mustard
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon Accent seasoning
1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup sweet relish
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • 1. Melt stick of butter in a saute pan and add garlic to taste.
  • 2. Saute the shrimp over medium heat until no longer pink and add the cajun seasoning to taste. Remove from heat. Then add the crab meat, Mix well and set aside.
  • 3. Add cooked pasta to a large mixing bowl along with chopped onion and mayo and sour cream.
  • Now add, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Accent, Mrs. Dash and Sweet Relish and mix well. ALL SPICES ARE TO TASTE. DO NOT ADD ANY SALT TO PASTA MIX AS THE MEAT WILL ADD SALT.
  • Add the meat mixture to the pasta mixture and mix well. If you. Eed to add more MAYO do no now.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and top with Cayenne pepper. Chill 2-3 hours and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 113.4, Sodium 684.1, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 16.8

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