Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups small shell pasta; 1 1/2 pounds cooked shrimp, halved; 1 cup celery, thinly sliced; 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing; 2 teaspoons OLD BAY® Classic Seafood Seasoning

By: McCormick Kitchens

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Ready for a seafood spin on the classic pasta salad? This shrimp macaroni salad is sure to be a hit at your next summer cookout. Even though it may look complex, if you can boil a pot of water then you can make this dish! Full of simple, fresh ingredients like bell pepper, celery and red onion, this creamy shrimp pasta can be made with your favorite shape of noodle (we prefer bowtie or elbow). What makes this seafood pasta salad recipe so special is the secret dressing. Made from a mix of mayonnaise, Italian salad dressing and OLD BAY® Classic Seafood Seasoning, the rich flavor of this pasta salad with seafood is comforting and delicious. What’s even better about this shrimp pasta recipe is that it can be a main dish, or it can accompany just about anything!

Recipe Info

Prep Time:

25m
Cook Time:

10m
Ingredients:

9
Servings:

8
User Rating:

Ingredients

2 cups small shell pasta
1 1/2 pounds cooked shrimp, halved
1 cup celery, thinly sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
2 teaspoons OLD BAY® Classic Seafood Seasoning

Nutrition Information

(per serving)

Calories 255
Carbohydrates 18 g
Cholesterol 168 mg
Fiber 2 g
Protein 21 g
Saturated Fat 11 g
Sodium 424 mg

Key products

OLD BAY® Seasoning, 6 oz

$6.99

Unit price: per

Instructions

Cook pasta in boiling salted water as directed on package. Rinse under cold water. Drain.
In a large bowl, toss pasta with shrimp, celery, green and red bell peppers, and red onion.
Mix mayonnaise, Italian salad dressing, and OLD BAY in a small bowl. Pour over pasta mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Sprinkle with additional OLD BAY just before serving, if desired.