Best Shrimp Pasta Salad Waco Style Recipes

SHRIMP AND PASTA SHELL SALAD

Shrimp and Pasta Shell Salad image

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

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING

Shrimp Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing image

Low-calorie main dish with no added salt. Serve with crackers or whole grain French bread...great for outdoor summer meals. Can also be used as a side dish.

Provided by CallaLily

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
1 pound cooked shrimp, chilled
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash®)
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Run pasta under cold water and let cool in a large mixing bowl.
Add shrimp, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, broccoli, vinegar, garlic, oil, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Toss well, coating everything with the spices, oil, and vinegar. Chill for at least 1 hour.
Serve cold; sprinkle Parmesan over individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 149 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 212.5 mg, Sugar 5 g

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD - WACO STYLE

Shrimp Pasta Salad - Waco Style image

A cold shrimp pasta salad that's a delicious summer side dish. There's no mayonnaise in this pasta salad. It's dressed with a cheesy Italian dressing, an assortment of fresh chopped veggies, and shrimp. This pasta salad has a nice crunch and zestiness. Not only is this very tasty, but it's also pretty when served.

Provided by Michelle Waco

Categories Seafood

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS
1 lb bay shrimp, pre-cooked and shelled
16 oz elbow macaroni, cooked and cooled (smaller is best)
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 can(s) sliced ripe olives, drained (3 7/8 oz)
2-3 medium celery ribs, diced finely
1/2 medium Walla Walla onion, diced (any other sweet onion such as vidalia)
1/4 - 1/2 c Parmesan cheese, grated (the kraft flavored is nice in this)
16 oz Bernstein's Light Fantastic Cheese Fantastico salad dressing, to taste
1.5-2 Tbsp Salad Elegance seasoning mix, to taste (I prefer Johnny's brand)
black pepper, to taste
garlic powder, to taste
GARNISH
egg, hard-boiled and sliced (optional)
green onion, chopped (optional)
grape tomatoes (optional)

Steps:

1. Boil noodles as directed on package (around 9-11 minutes). Once cooked, immediately rinse in cold water to stop further cooking.
2. Prep all veggies.
3. While the pasta boils, rinse shrimp removing any remaining shells that were missed.
4. Add in the shrimp, veggies, Parmesan cheese, and salad dressing.
5. Stir thoroughly. Add seasonings to taste.
6. If desired, garnish with a sliced hard-boiled egg, grape tomatoes, and chopped green onions. Chill for 30 minutes, minimum, for best flavor before serving. Enjoy!