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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
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.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta shells, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
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.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and shrimp mixture. Gently toss to evenly coat all the ingredients.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve chilled, optionally over a bed of baby arugula for added freshness, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
798 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.1 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 239 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 761 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.6 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 43.2 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 710 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
