Shrimp Pasta Salad
This easy Shrimp Pasta Salad is creamy, refreshing, and full of flavor—made with tender shrimp, pasta, and a simple homemade dressing. Great for potlucks, lunches, or light dinners.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked macaroni
- 1 cup cooked shrimp peeled and shelled
- 1 shallot chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped celery
- 2/3 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shrimp with lemon juice, olive oil, ½ tsp granulated garlic, and ⅓ tsp cumin. Let it sit for about 10 minutes while you prep everything else.
- Sauté the shrimp over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Stir as it cooks, then transfer it to a plate to cool.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard powder, salt, pepper, granulated garlic, and cumin. Stir until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, shrimp, chopped shallot, celery, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the top and mix until everything is well coated.
- Refrigerate the salad for about 30 minutes to let the flavors come together. Serve cold.
Servings: 4
Calories: 265kcal