Creamy Imitation Crab Pasta Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb dry pasta (bowtie or rotini)
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12-16 oz imitation crab, torn into small pieces
→ Dressing
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1 cup mayonnaise
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1 lemon, juiced
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt (Lawry's recommended)
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley
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2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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4 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
# Instructions:
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Bring large pot of water to boil with 1-2 tablespoons salt. Cook pasta according to package directions (10-12 minutes). Rinse with cold water, drain, and let cool completely.
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While pasta cooks, tear or cut imitation crab meat into bite-size pieces.
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In a very large bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, buttermilk, garlic, lemon juice, and all seasonings. Mix until well combined.
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Add cooled pasta to the crab mixture and toss until well-coated. Garnish with green onions if desired.
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Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight. Toss again before serving.
# Notes:
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Recipe makes a large batch suitable for 8 people
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For immediate serving, cool hot pasta in ice bath for 2-3 minutes
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Can use buttermilk substitute if needed