Shrimp And Pasta Shell Salad Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Pasta Shell Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing:; 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise, or more if needed; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons ketchup; 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill; Salad:; 1 (12 ounce) package small pasta shells; 1 pound cooked, peeled, and deveined small shrimp - cut in half; 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper; 3/4 cup diced celery; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 pinch paprika, for garnish; 3 sprigs fresh dill, or as desired

Servings: persons

Dressing:
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise, or more if needed
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons ketchup
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 lemon, juiced
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
Salad:
1 (12 ounce) package small pasta shells
1 pound cooked, peeled, and deveined small shrimp - cut in half
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
3/4 cup diced celery
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch paprika, for garnish
3 sprigs fresh dill, or as desired

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.

821

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: Dressing:, 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise, or more if needed, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons ketchup, and more.

Yes, Shrimp And Pasta Shell 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.

Shrimp And Pasta Shell Salad

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