Ingredients:

  • 16 oz (450g) rotini or fusilli pasta
  • 1 lb (450g) cooked chilled shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz (225g) lump crabmeat
  • 1/2 cup (60g) celery, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup (40g) red onion, minced
  • 1/4 cup (15g) fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (230g) mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp (30g) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp (5g) Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
  2. Add the 16 oz pasta and cook for 1-2 minutes less than the package directions to ensure it remains firm (al dente).
  3. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse immediately under cold water until completely chilled to stop the cooking process.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Stir the 1/4 cup chopped dill, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper into the dressing.
  6. Place the chilled pasta, 1/2 cup diced celery, and 1/4 cup minced red onion into a large mixing bowl.
  7. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until every spiral is coated.
  8. Add the 1 lb shrimp and 8 oz lump crabmeat; using a rubber spatula, gently fold the seafood into the pasta until evenly distributed.
  9. Cover and refrigerate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.