POLYNESIAN SHRIMP SALAD

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Wow! This is just beyond-belief delicious. I'm not a huge curry fan, but I'd make this again. This would be a great choice for a summer luncheon or picnic. Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home Contest Winning Annual Recipes 2010 and Elaine Carncross of Hilo, Hawaii.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

20 ounces pineapple chunks (reserve juice)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2-1 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1 lb medium shrimp (cooked, peeled, and deveined)
2 cups pasta shells, cooked
8 ounces sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup sweet red pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Drain the pineapple, reserving 3/4 cup juice and set pineapple aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, curry powder, salt, pepper, and reserved pineapple juice until smooth.
  • Bring to a boil and cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened.
  • Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Stir in mayonnaise and sour cream.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, pasta, water chestnuts, and reserved pineapple.
  • Add dressing and toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.4, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 79.1, Sodium 440, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 12.7, Protein 11.7

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