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Shrimp Pasta Salad
Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad is a refreshing side perfect for the spring and summer. Made with fresh shrimp, tender pasta, dijon mustard, and lemon zest.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 249 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp , peeled and deveined
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 lemon , juiced and zested
- 1/3 cup fresh dill , chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 16 ounces elbow pasta , cooked and drained
- 1 green bell pepper , minced
- 4 talks celery , trimmed and minced
- 1/2 cup red onion , minced
Instructions
- Cut shrimp into small chunks, then add to a pot of boiling water and boil for 30 seconds until pink and drain.
- In a large bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Reserve 1 cup of the dressing in a covered container.
- Add pasta, shrimp, green bell pepper, celery, and red onion and fold until well coated.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours (at least) then stir in the remaining dressing right before serving (this makes it extra creamy).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
957mg
(40%)
Potassium
167mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
337IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 957mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 337IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.