Shrimp Macaroni Salad
Shrimp Macaroni Salad is a cold, creamy pasta salad with tender shrimp, crisp veggies, and a tangy, seasoned dressing.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 321kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni or other pasta
- ½ pound cooked shrimp defrosted if frozen
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
- ½ cup diced celery
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool it down. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and Old Bay seasoning.
- Adde the cooled cooked macaroni to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat the macaroni evenly. Add the cooked (defrosted) shrimp, celery, red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber and parsley to the bowl. Gently toss everything together until well mixed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavours to blend together.
- Before serving, give the shrimp macaroni salad a good stir to make sure that the dressing is evenly distributed.
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Notes
- Rinse the cooked pasta under cold water. This stops it from cooking more and keeps the salad cool.
- Use small shrimp so you get some in every bite.
- Chill the salad at least an hour so the flavors blend.
- Dice the veggies small and evenly so every bite is balanced.
- Taste before serving and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
- Ensure that your shrimp are cooked and cooled before using.
- If using frozen cooked shrimp, defrost safely.
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.