Sea Shell Shrimp Salad
Dive into a refreshing taste of summer with this Sea Shell Shrimp Salad, a vibrant fusion of tender pasta shells, succulent shrimp, and crisp veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Coated in a creamy and zesty dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and a hint of paprika, this irresistible salad delivers a perfect balance of flavors in every bite. Quick to prepare and ready in under 30 minutes, this shrimp pasta salad is ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a light dinner. Serve it chilled, optionally over a bed of peppery arugula, for a fresh seafood dish that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe is an easy way to impress with minimal effort!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups medium pasta shells
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, and cooked)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup baby arugula (optional, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta shells, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well-combined.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the pasta and shrimp mixture. Gently toss to evenly coat all the ingredients.
Step 5
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Step 7
Serve chilled, optionally over a bed of baby arugula for added freshness, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1638.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3254.0 |
| Total Fat 124.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 1032.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2750.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 381.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.3g | |
| Protein 172.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 590.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3180.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories