How to Make Shrimp and Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp and Pasta Salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light meal or as a side dish for a barbecue or picnic. This salad is bursting with flavor and packed with wholesome and nutritious ingredients, making it a satisfying and healthy option for any occasion.

The combination of succulent shrimp, tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and zesty dressing creates a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that will have your taste buds dancing with delight. Whether you ar...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise, or more if needed
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons ketchup
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1 (12 ounce) package small pasta shells
  • 1 pound cooked, peeled, and deveined small shrimp - cut in half
  • ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • ¾ cup diced celery
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch paprika, for garnish
  • 3 sprigs fresh dill, or as desired

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Whisk 1 1/4 cups 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; keep efrigerated.
  • 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 mixture. 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.
  • Nutrition

    451 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 99mg
    • Sodium: 664mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 239mg