Shrimp And Pasta Shell Salad
This pasta salad is anything but ordinary, so if you're looking to switch it up from your normal summer side dish, this recipe is what you're looking for.
Recipe Summary Shrimp And Pasta Shell Salad
When I want to make a macaroni salad just a little bit extra-special, nothing does the trick like some small, sweet shrimp. This is one of my favorite summer salads, and it's oh-so-easy.
Ingredients | Pasta Salad Recipes1 ¼ cups mayonnaise, or more if needed2 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 teaspoons ketchup¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt, or to taste1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste1 lemon, juiced⅓ cup chopped fresh dill1 (12 ounce) package small pasta shells1 pound cooked, peeled, and deveined small shrimp - cut in half½ cup finely diced red bell pepper¾ cup diced celerysalt and ground black pepper to taste1 pinch paprika, for garnish3 sprigs fresh dill, or as desiredDirectionsWhisk 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; add lemon juice and 1/3 cup chopped dill. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate.Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil and stir in pasta shells; cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool pasta slightly; drain again. Transfer to a large bowl.Toss shrimp with pasta; add red bell pepper, celery, and dressing to pasta and shrimp. Mix thoroughly to coat and fill shells with dressing. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 2 to 3 hours.Stir salad again before serving and season to taste with more salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper if desired. If salad seems a little dry, mix in a little more mayonnaise. Garnish with paprika and sprigs of dill.Salt the pasta water until it tastes like seawater.Small shrimp are about 100 per pound.You can add chopped onion, capers, olives, and bacon and use as a base for grilled salmon.Info | Pasta Salad Recipesprep:
25 mins
cook:
10 mins
additional:
2 hrs
total:
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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