Caesar-Seafood Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Caesar-Seafood Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 each uncooked sea scallops; to taste salt and black pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil, divided; 16 each uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined Safeway 1 lb For $8.99 thru 02/09; 2 qt. baby arugula; 1 qt. tubetti pasta, cooked, drained; 2 cups KRAFT Creamy Caesar Dressing; 2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 2 cups bocconcini fresh mozzarella balls, cut in half; 2 cups yellow peppers, roasted, cut into thin strips Target 1 pkg For $2.99 thru 02/06; 1-1/3 cups sun-dried tomatoes, drained, sliced; 1-1/3 cups red onions, thinly sliced; 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, cut in half; 1 cup Italian parsley, chopped; 1 cup fresh basil, chiffonade; 6 Tbsp. thin garlic chips, fried; 2 cups KRAFT 100% Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

20 each uncooked sea scallops
to taste salt and black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
16 each uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined Safeway 1 lb For $8.99 thru 02/09
2 qt. baby arugula
1 qt. tubetti pasta, cooked, drained
2 cups KRAFT Creamy Caesar Dressing
2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
2 cups bocconcini fresh mozzarella balls, cut in half
2 cups yellow peppers, roasted, cut into thin strips Target 1 pkg For $2.99 thru 02/06
1-1/3 cups sun-dried tomatoes, drained, sliced
1-1/3 cups red onions, thinly sliced
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, cut in half
1 cup Italian parsley, chopped
1 cup fresh basil, chiffonade
6 Tbsp. thin garlic chips, fried
2 cups KRAFT 100% Shredded Parmesan Cheese

1
Season scallops with salt and black pepper.
2
Saute in 2 Tbsp.
3
of the oil (or in 1/2 Tbsp.
4
of the oil for trial recipe) on medium-high heat 2 to 3 min.
5
on each side or until opaque.
6
Remove from skillet; cool.
7
Meanwhile, season shrimp with salt and black pepper.
8
Saute in separate skillet in remaining 2 Tbsp.
9
oil (or in remaining 1/2 Tbsp.
10
oil for trial recipe) 2 to 3 min.
11
on each side or until shrimp turn pink.
12
Remove shrimp from skillet; cool.
13
Cut scallops into quarters, then cut shrimp in half; place in large bowl.
14
Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; toss to coat.
15
Season with salt and black pepper; cover.
16
Refrigerate up to 1 hour.
17
For each serving: Plate 1 cup of the salad; sprinkle with 1 Tbsp.
18
cheese.

1547

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

144

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 each uncooked sea scallops, to taste salt and black pepper, 1/4 cup olive oil, divided, 16 each uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined Safeway 1 lb For $8.99 thru 02/09, and more.

Yes, Caesar-Seafood Pasta Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Caesar-Seafood Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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