Rick's Crabby Shrimp Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Rick's Crabby Shrimp Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 large eggs; 1 green pepper; 1 small sweet red pepper; 1 small sweet yellow pepper; 1 small sweet orange pepper; 1 large shallot; 3 celery stalks; 3 tbsp fresh parsley; 1/3 tsp old bay seasoning; 1 tsp paprika; 1 salt; 1 ground black pepper; 1 -6 oz can white crabmeat drained; 1 -4 oz can tiny shrimp drained; 1 cup Miracle Whip salad dressing; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 box medium shell macaroni

Servings: persons

5 large eggs
1 green pepper
1 small sweet red pepper
1 small sweet yellow pepper
1 small sweet orange pepper
1 large shallot
3 celery stalks
3 tbsp fresh parsley
1/3 tsp old bay seasoning
1 tsp paprika
1 salt
1 ground black pepper
1 -6 oz can white crabmeat drained
1 -4 oz can tiny shrimp drained
1 cup Miracle Whip salad dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 box medium shell macaroni

1
hard boil eggs, refrigerate to cool when done
2
dice shallot,celery,and all peppers-reserve 1 or 2 pepper rings from each if desired for garnish.
3
you may substitute just green or green and any other color pepper if others unavailable.
4
chop parsley
5
chop 4eggs, reserve 1 for garnish
6
cook macaroni in salted water per box instructions.
7
rinse in cold water and drain.
8
drain canned crab and shrimp.
9
you may substitute 2 cans of shrimp if you don't like crab, or 3 cans if you want to be decadent.
10
in a large bowl combine all ingredients.
11
toss gently.
12
adjust miracle whip amount if more desired as well as seasonings.
13
garnish with reserved egg and pepper rings.
14
also with extra chopped parsley and paprika, if desired.
15
refrigerate at least 1 hour to let flavors blend.
16
longer is better even overnight.
17
enjoy.

457

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 large eggs, 1 green pepper, 1 small sweet red pepper, 1 small sweet yellow pepper, and more.

Yes, Rick's Crabby Shrimp Macaroni Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rick's Crabby Shrimp Macaroni Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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