Best Shrimp N Shells Salad Recipes

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SHRIMP PASTA SALAD



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This tasty and fresh pasta salad is perfect for summer cookouts and picnics. Tender pasta shells, shrimp, tomatoes and green onions are covered in a creamy dill dressing to make a satisfying side.

Provided by Stacie Vaughan

Categories     Salad

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 16oz box pasta shells (mini or regular) (cooked and cooled)
2 6oz cans medium shrimp (drained)
⅓ cup green onions (sliced)
2 medium tomatoes (diced)
salt and pepper (to taste)
½ cup whipping cream
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
Juice of ½ lemon

Steps:

  • Add cooked pasta, shrimp, green onions, and tomatoes to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix together.
  • For the dressing, pour the whipping cream into mayonnaise and whip until smooth. Stir in dill and lemon juice.
  • Pour dressing over other ingredients and mix until well combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Serve garnished with additional fresh dill, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 187 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SEAFOOD & SHELLS SALAD



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My family often asks for this salad during the summer months. The colors and flavor brighten up any potluck. -Rosalee Ray, Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked small pasta shells
3 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat
1 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons each finely chopped green, sweet red and yellow pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed
1-1/2 cups fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the crab, shrimp, onion, celery, peppers, parsley and dill. Stir in pasta. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP SHELL SALAD



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My mother came up with this lovely salad when she lived in Anchorage, Alaska, and I modified it to make it lower in fat. Instead of buying small shrimp and chopping them, I often use salad shrimp. -Adrienne Barbe of Litchfield, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup seafood cocktail sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 hard-boiled large eggs
2 cups cooked small shrimp, divided
2 cups cooked small pasta shells
3 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
5 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • For dressing, in a bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Cut eggs in half; discard yolks or save for another use. Chop egg whites. Set aside 10 shrimp for garnish; chop remaining shrimp., In a bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, pasta, celery, egg whites and green onions. Add dressing and toss to coat. Serve on lettuce. Garnish with reserved shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 835mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

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

SHRIMP SALAD



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I remember my mother making this when I was a child. It wouldn't be the Fourth of July without Grandma's Shrimp Salad, even today. -Delores Hill, Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/3 cups uncooked small pasta shells
1/3 pound cooked salad shrimp
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
4 radishes, halved and sliced
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the shrimp, celery, onion, radishes and eggs. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to shrimp mixture. Add dressing mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 23g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SHRIMP AND SHELL SALAD CARCIOFO



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This pasta salad recipe came from the back of a box of Ronzoni Pasta. Cook time does not reflect chilling time.

Provided by Kim127

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces medium pasta shells (uncooked)
1 lb cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 (7 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, undrained and chopped
1 cup caesar salad dressing
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Rinse with cold water; drain again.
  • In a large bowl stir together remaining ingredients.
  • Add pasta.
  • (Season with salt and pepper to taste) Cover and refrigerate til chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.5, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 58, Sodium 318.1, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 14.8

SEA SHELL SHRIMP SALAD



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This salad dish has a refreshing taste on a nice sunny day. My family loves it. Found this recipe on the back of the bag of shells. I added a bit more to it.

Provided by Marsha D.

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups shell pasta, cooked and drained
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced carrot
12 ounces freshly cooked baby shrimp

Steps:

  • Cook shells as it is directed on pkg.
  • Rinse and drain well.
  • In a large bowl combine mayonnaise,mustard,lemon juice,dill weed and salt.
  • Mix well.
  • Add cumcumbers,carrots, shrimp and shells.
  • Mix well Cover and chill in ref.
  • for 2-4hours or overnight.

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