Quick Chinese Shrimp Pasta Salad Food

SHRIMP AND PASTA SHELL SALAD

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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.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

Whisk 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 99.3 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 663.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

EASY SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

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A quick and easy 6-ingredient pasta salad that is perfect for workplace potluck or family dinner. Best served chilled.

Provided by jessiewei

Categories Weeknight

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) box tri-colored rotini pasta
3 cups shrimp, cooked
3 stalks green onions, finely chopped
3 roma tomatoes, diced
3/4 cup newman's own light Italian dressing
1 pinch salt

Steps:

Cook the pasta until it is Al Dente (follow directions on the box), drain and place in a mixing bowl.
Add the shrimp, diced tomatoes, and green onions to the pasta while it is still hot. Pour in a little bit of the Italian dressing, sprinkle in some salt, and mix gently to combine the ingredients.
Repeat another layer of Italian dressing and salt as desired, and mix the ingredients gently.
Chill in the refrigerator for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.5, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 265.7, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 6

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

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This shrimp pasta salad offers a different flavor with every bite!

Provided by Julie Dexter

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups shell pasta
2 cups cooked small salad shrimp
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
¾ cup mayonnaise
4 tomatoes, diced
1 diced cucumber
½ onion, diced
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Rinse pasta under cold water and drain.
Combine pasta, shrimp, pineapple tidbits, mayonnaise, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl and mix until well combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.1 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 90.8 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 314.6 mg, Sugar 13.6 g