Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad
User Reviews
5.0
69 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
343 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad
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Simple and creamy pasta salad loaded with cooked shrimp and crab and tossed in with celery, chives, and Greek yogurt.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces wheat short pasta
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2/3 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 lemon juice & zest of
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- salt and pepper to your taste
- 8 ounce crab meat cut into bite-size pieces
- 8 ounce pre-cooked shrimp cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 cup celery finely diced
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Instructions
- Boil the water in a large pot with some 1 teaspoon salt and a drizzle of 1 teaspoon olive oil.
- Add the 8 ounces wheat short pasta, stir well and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes or according to the package directions. Once done, drain the pasta in a colander and run under cold water; set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, whisk 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt together with the 1 lemon juice, zest, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, 2 tablespoons chopped chives, and salt and pepper. Stir in the pasta and toss to evenly coat.
- Add in the 8 ounce pre-cooked shrimp, 8 ounce crab meat, 1/2 cup celery finely diced, and gently fold. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper, as needed.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Substitutes:
- Storage:
- Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days. Serve cold.
- Use any pasta of choice, try lentil pasta for a healthier protein-packed option
- You may use dairy-free yogurt instead of Greek yogurt
- Make your own Old Bay seasoning by mixing equal amounts of the following spices: paprika, celery salt, celery seed, dry mustard, black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, cayenne
Nutrition Information
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Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
168mg
(56%)
Sodium
1523mg
(63%)
Potassium
400mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
149IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
185mg
(19%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 168mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1523mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 149IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 185mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
69 reviews
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