SEAFOOD PASTA WITH LEMON-SAFFRON HERB DRESSING

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Categories     Citrus     Pasta     Freeze/Chill     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Crab     Shrimp     Celery     Arugula     Summer     Tarragon     Sour Cream     Dill     Capers     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

12 ounces campanelle (trumpet-shaped pasta) or macaroni
1/8 teaspoon crushed saffron threads
7 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon plus sprigs for garnish
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill plus sprigs for garnish
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pound cooked medium shrimp
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 pound Dungeness crabmeat
2 large handfuls of arugula
2 small heads of butter lettuce
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Place 3 tablespoons hot cooking liquid in medium bowl. Sprinkle saffron over and let stand at room temperature 5 minutes. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Drizzle pasta with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature until cool, stirring occasionally.
  • Add mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, capers, minced tarragon, minced dill, sugar, remaining 6 tablespoons lemon juice, and remaining 5 tablespoons oil to bowl with saffron liquid. Whisk to combine. Season saffron dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over pasta. Add shrimp and celery; toss to coat. Add reserved pasta cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if mixture is dry. Add crab; toss gently. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
  • Line platter with arugula and butter lettuce leaves. Spoon pasta over greens. Garnish with lemon wedges and tarragon and dill sprigs. Serve cold.

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I would not recommend this seafood pasta. It was bland and flavorless. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well. I would not make this dish again.


Malikshahzad Malikshahzad
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This seafood pasta was okay. It wasn't the best seafood pasta I've ever had, but it wasn't bad either. I would probably make it again if I was in a pinch, but I wouldn't go out of my way to make it.


Anderson Jhonny
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Overall, this seafood pasta was a good dish. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few adjustments to the recipe to suit my personal taste.


Kiani Kashif
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This seafood pasta was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


Captain Chizam
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This seafood pasta was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less chili flakes next time.


Crystal Lowden
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The dressing for this seafood pasta was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would try using less olive oil next time.


Hendrick Mbendera
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This seafood pasta was a bit too fishy for my taste. I think next time I will use less seafood and more vegetables.


yael claesson
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this pasta dish. The dressing was light and flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy seafood dish.


Danny Ruff
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This seafood pasta was easy to make and absolutely delicious! The dressing was the perfect balance of tangy and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


darth erika
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I made this seafood pasta for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the presentation. I will definitely be making this again.


Owen Jones
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This seafood pasta was delicious! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Liza Harris
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I'm so glad I did! The dressing was amazing and really made the dish. The seafood was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Arif Ahmed Hridoy
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5 stars! This seafood pasta is now one of my favorite recipes. It's so flavorful and elegant, yet easy enough to make for a weeknight meal. I highly recommend it!


usama farooq7916
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This was my first time making seafood pasta and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was absolutely delicious. I especially loved the combination of the lemon, saffron, and herbs in the dressing.


Fazal Rehman
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I've made this seafood pasta several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so easy to make and adds so much flavor to the dish. I love that you can use any type of seafood you like, so it's a great way to use up leftovers.


Aoi Kanzaki (꧁Butterfly girl꧂)
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This seafood pasta was a hit with my family! The lemon-saffron-herb dressing was bursting with flavor and really brought the dish together. The seafood was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. I will definitely be making this dish again!