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Shrimp Pasta Salad
This shrimp pasta salad recipe is packed with flavor and perfect for picnics, potlucks or barbecues.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 as a side dish
Calories: 318 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) pasta
- 1½ lb (750g) Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 medium red onion finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 3 celery ribs finely chopped
for the dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2-3 tsp honey
- 1-2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil then add the shrimp. I often add a sliced lemon, black peppercorns and garlic cloves to the water to add more flavor.
- Cook for a minute then remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon. Rinse under cold water and allow to drain.
- Remove any aromatics (if used) from the water then add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta, rinse under cold water to remove any starch then allow to cool while you prep the rest of the salad.
- Make the dressing by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl. Stir together, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Combine the pasta, shrimp, diced vegetables and dressing in a large mixing bowl.
- Toss to combine, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary .
- At this point you can serve the pasta salad immediately or cover and place in the fridge for up to 2 days. I like to refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
318kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
639mg
(27%)
Potassium
180mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
700IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8as a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 700IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.