Best Seashell Shrimp Salad Recipes

SEASHELL SHRIMP SALAD

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This is yet another recipe from a regional magazine that my family enjoyed. I especially like it served with crackers and fresh fruit. If you would like, you can substitute diced ham for the shrimp.

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 ounces shell pasta
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
8 ounces small shrimp, cooked and cooled
1 large red onion, diced
1 cucumber, diced
6 ounces frozen green peas
salt and pepper
lettuce leaf, for garnish

Steps:

Cook macaroni al dente and drain well.
Prepare ranch dressing according to directions on package.
Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl.
Refrigerate for 2 hours to let the flavors combine.
Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves.

SHRIMP AND PASTA SHELL SALAD

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When I want to make a macaroni salad just a little bit extra-special, nothing does the trick like some small, sweet shrimp. This is one of my favorite summer salads, and it's oh-so-easy.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups mayonnaise, or more if needed
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons ketchup
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 lemon, juiced
⅓ cup chopped fresh dill
1 (12 ounce) package small pasta shells
1 pound cooked, peeled, and deveined small shrimp - cut in half
½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
¾ cup diced celery
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch paprika, for garnish
3 sprigs fresh dill, or as desired

Steps:

Whisk 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; add lemon juice and 1/3 cup chopped dill. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate.
Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil and stir in pasta shells; cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool pasta slightly; drain again. Transfer to a large bowl.
Toss shrimp with pasta; add red bell pepper, celery, and dressing to pasta and shrimp. Mix thoroughly to coat and fill shells with dressing. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 2 to 3 hours.
Stir salad again before serving and season to taste with more salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper if desired. If salad seems a little dry, mix in a little more mayonnaise. Garnish with paprika and sprigs of dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 99.3 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 663.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

EASTERN SHORE SEAFOOD SALAD

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We live just a short distance from the Chesapeake Bay area, so crabmeat dishes are very popular here. This is a new recipe I came across that I think is extra special.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound cooked medium shrimp
3 cups cooked or canned crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Leaf lettuce, optional
1 hard-boiled large egg, sliced, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine shrimp, crab, onion and celery. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, lemon juice, salt and pepper; add to the shrimp mixture and mix gently. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. If desired, serve in a lettuce-lined bowl and garnish with egg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 181mg cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.

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