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Shrimp Pasta Salad

Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad for Effortless Summer Bliss

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This delicious Shrimp Pasta Salad is a fresh and light meal perfect for summer gatherings and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups cooked macaroni substitute with gluten-free pasta if needed
  • 1 pound cooked shrimp use frozen shrimp for convenience
  • 1 medium shallot or substitute with red onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery can be replaced with cucumber
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley dill can be used as an alternative
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup sour cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or use Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or use lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or substitute with soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar can use honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder or use prepared mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin or substitute with paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper freshly cracked for best flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • whisk
  • serving bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp with lemon juice, olive oil, granulated garlic, and cumin. Toss well and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the marinated shrimp for about 5 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool to room temperature.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard powder, salt, granulated garlic, pepper, and cumin until smooth.
  4. In a large serving bowl, combine macaroni, sautéed shrimp, diced shallot, chopped celery, and parsley. Pour dressing over and stir gently.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Adjust seasoning to taste before chilling.

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