Name: Barilla Medium Shells Seafood Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Medium Shells/Conchiglie pasta; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 fresh lemons, juiced; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 lb bay scallops; 1/2 lb shrimp, chopped; 3 cups asparagus, coarsely chopped; 1 pt grape tomatoes, halved; 2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, chopped; 2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped

Barilla Medium Shells Seafood Pasta Salad

40 minutes

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There are so many ways to enjoy fresh seafood in the summer, and one of our favourites is this seafood pasta salad with bay scallops and shrimp. Perfectly al dente Barilla Medium Shells pasta completes the oceanic theme, and is an ideal pasta cut to carry the flavours of the lemon vinaigrette and fresh parsley. Just make ahead and serve cold for an easy addition to any brunch or dinner party!

Ingredients

8 servings

1 boxBarilla Medium Shells/Conchiglie pasta

1/3 cupextra virgin olive oil, divided

2fresh lemons, juiced

2 clovesgarlic

1/2 lbbay scallops

1/2 lbshrimp, chopped

3 cupsasparagus, coarsely chopped

1 ptgrape tomatoes, halved

2 tbspfresh Italian parsley, chopped

2 tspfresh parsley, chopped

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to boil, then cook Barilla Medium Shells pasta for 1 minute less than recommended cooking time.

Step 2

Drain and spread on a baking sheet to cool, then toss with 1 tbsp olive oil.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

Gradually add the remaining olive oil. Mix well and set aside.

Step 5

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium skillet. Add asparagus and sauté for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add seafood to skillet and sauté for 5 minutes or until cooked through; then transfer to a large bowl to cool.

Step 7

Add Barilla Medium Shells pasta, tomatoes, and herbs to cooled seafood mixture, and mix well.

Step 8

Add vinaigrette dressing, mix well and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

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Conchiglie | Medium Shells

With a shape that resembles a seashell, it is easy to see how the locals in the seaside communities of Naples and Genoa got their inspiration for the creation of Medium Shells, or Conchiglie. Its graceful, concave shape is covered in ridges. Plus, this pasta cut's ability to hold sauces and fillings makes it a versatile choice for pasta salads, casseroles, and soups, adding texture and flavour to every bite.

Shape

Short en-ca

Cook time

8 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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