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Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad

This easy shrimp pasta salad is packed with so much flavor. Learn how to make the best shrimp macaroni salad that will rock your parties and potlucks.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chilling time
1 hr
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 368 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cup macaroni or small pasta uncooked
  • 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup scallions chopped
  • 1/3 cup parsley chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 cup dill pickles diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise more if needed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cook macaroni according to the packaging and set aside to cool completely. 
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. 
  3. Cook shrimp in the pan until pink and fully cooked. Set aside. 
  4. Once the pasta and shrimp are both cold, place them in a large bowl. Add in scallions, parsley, dill and dill pickles to the bowl. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined. 
  5. Add in mayonnaise and sour cream to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Stir and mix well until all are combined and then cover the bowl with a plastic wrap. 
  7. Chill in the fridge for at least one hour.
  8. Serve cold.

Notes

  • If you don't have fresh dill, use 1 tablespoon dried dill. 
  • It's best to cook the shrimp at home for this recipe so you can add all the seasoning you need. However, pre-cooked shrimp would work if you're in a pinch. 
  • You can make this shrimp past salad up to one day in advance. 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. 
  • For other variations of this salad use red onion, bell peppers or celery. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 170mg (57%) Sodium 1297mg (54%) Potassium 285mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1284IU (26%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368

% Daily Value*

Calories 368kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 170mg 57%
Sodium 1297mg 54%
Potassium 285mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1284IU 26%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.