Seafood Bliss Pasta Salad w/ Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette

Dive into the fresh, zesty flavors of this cold seafood pasta salad that's perfect for any occasion. Tender shrimp and scallops are tossed with crisp asparagus, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, and red onions, all brought together with pasta and a bright lemon garlic vinaigrette. A sprinkle of CRAVE Italian and All-Purpose Seasoning adds the perfect finishing touch to this light, flavorful dish. It's a refreshing bite of coastal comfort in every forkful.

Ingredients

Seafood & Pasta

• 4–5 tablespoons butter, divided as needed
• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, cleaned, and patted dry
• 1/2 lb bay scallops, cleaned and patted dry
• 12 oz bow tie pasta
• CRAVE Italian Seasoning, to taste
• CRAVE All Purpose Seasoning, to taste

Vegetables

• 1/4 cup asparagus, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 cup broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced

Lemon Garlic Dressing

• 1 bottle Garlic Expressions Dressing & Marinade
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon CRAVE Italian Seasoning

For Serving

• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Make the Dressing

1. In a bowl, whisk together the Garlic Expressions Dressing & Marinade, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, sugar, and With Love Italian Seasoning.
2. Set the dressing aside while you prepare the pasta salad.

Cook the Seafood

3. Melt some of the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
4. Lightly season the shrimp with CRAVE Italian Seasoning and CRAVE All Purpose Seasoning.
5. Add the shrimp to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
6. Lightly season the bay scallops with CRAVE Italian and CRAVE All Purpose Seasoning.
7. Add the scallops to the skillet and sauté for about 4 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove and set aside with the shrimp.

Sauté the Vegetables

8. Add more butter to the skillet as needed.
9. Add the broccoli and asparagus and lightly season with CRAVE Italian and CRAVE All Purpose Seasoning.
10. Sauté for about 3 minutes, keeping the vegetables tender-crisp.
11. Remove from the heat.

Cook the Pasta

12. Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package directions.
13. Drain the pasta, then place it in cold water to cool.
14. Once cooled, drain the pasta very well and transfer it to a large salad bowl.

Bring It All Together

15. Add the cooked shrimp and scallops to the pasta.
16. Add the broccoli, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and red onion.
17. Pour the lemon garlic dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
18. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
19. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Say Your Grace and Enjoy! ❤️🍋🍤

Lake Vibes Tip

This one is great served warm, too! If serving it warm, skip the cold-water cooling step and let the pasta drain for a minute or two before tossing everything together.