SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD WITH CRAB FROM WHIDBEY ISLAND ENJOY DAN:

SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD WITH CRAB FROM WHIDBEY ISLAND by CHEF DAN:

Serves 6

DRESSING:

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2-cup buttermilk

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2-teaspoon sugar

1/4-teaspoon EACH garlic powder, onion powder, garam masala, Turkish oregano, and berbere

1 tablespoon fresh snipped chives

SALAD:

1 (16 Oz) package pasta shells

1 pound small cooked shrimp

1 cup Whidbey Island fresh crab meat

1/2-pound EACH fresh scallops and crayfish

1/2-teaspoon EACH Cajun seasoning, and Old Bay seasoning

3 scallions bias-sliced into 1/2-inch lengths

1/2-bell pepper, chopped

2 stalks of celery, chopped

1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno, chopped

1/3-cup walnuts, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a bowl; whisk together all dressing ingredients.

2.   Set aside.

3.   Prepare the pasta according to package direction, drain set aside.

4.   Add seafood to the top of the pasta and sprinkle lightly with Cajun seasoning and Old Bay.

5.   Add scallions, bell pepper, celery and jalapeno.

6.   Sprinkle with dressing and add salt and pepper if needed.

7.   Toss gently and top with walnuts.

ENJOY DAN:                                              BON-APPETITE!!!