Description
Shrimp Pasta Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines succulent shrimp, tender pasta, and crisp vegetables, all tossed in a creamy lemon dill dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or light dinners, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor. With its quick preparation time of just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal solution for busy weeknights or last-minute get-togethers. Enjoy it as a filling main course or a delightful side dish; either way, this salad is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups uncooked fusilli pasta
- 1 pound shrimp (31–40 size), thawed and peeled
- 2 sticks celery, chopped small
- 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped small
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, cook pasta al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cool water.
- Prepare the shrimp: Thaw shrimp under cool water if frozen. Peel and devein if needed. Boil fresh water and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink. Transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking; pat dry.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, shrimp, celery, and red onion.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice and zest, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss salad: Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated. Chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 165mg