SHRIMP AND CRAB MACARONI SALAD

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This recipe is adapted from another macaroni salad with shrimp and crab .. I changed it so much it turned into my own... Recently, I offered it at my daughter's cookout and it didn't last long ! I have labeled it excellent in my files and hope you do too.. Enjoy !!

Provided by Christine Finney

Categories     Pasta Salads

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 c uncooked elbow macaroni
2 stalk(s) celery, chopped fine
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped fine
1 lb bag of cooked plain shrimp, chopped to desired size.
1 lb bag of imitation crabmeat, chopped to desired size.
3/4 c milk
1 1/4 c mayonnaise
2 tsp dried dill weed
1 tsp salt, to taste
1/2 tsp pepper, to taste
1 tsp white sugar
4 tsp cocktail sauce
3 tsp paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until al dente; drain. run cold water over noodles
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine macaroni, celery, onion, green pepper, shrimp, and crab.
  • 3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, dill, salt, sugar, cocktail sauce.
  • 4. Pour the dressing mixture into the macaroni mixture and mix well. Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 4 to 6 hours.

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