Ingredients
– 1 pound medium shell pasta
– 1 Β½ pounds cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– β cup finely diced onion
– 1 ΒΌ cups finely diced celery
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
– 1 cup mayonnaise
– 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon yellow or Dijon mustard
– 1-2 generous pinches of sugar
– Β½ teaspoon hot sauce or red pepper flakes
– 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or coconut aminos
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt
– Β½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
1-First Step: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add medium shell pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain well and rinse under cold water to cool and halt cooking, then set aside.
2-Second Step: Prepare the shrimp by peeling and deveining, if not already done. Marinate with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice for 10-15 minutes to boost flavor before grilling.
3-Third Step: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400Β°F). Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque and lightly charred. Remove from the grill and allow to cool slightly.
4-Fourth Step: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, fresh lemon or lime juice, garlic powder, mustard, sugar, hot sauce or red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce (or coconut aminos), kosher salt, and black pepper to form a creamy, tangy dressing.
5-Fifth Step: Add the cooled pasta, grilled shrimp, diced onion, celery, and parsley to the bowl with dressing. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
6-Final Step: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning, or add extra dressing if the pasta has absorbed too much. Garnish optionally with additional fresh herbs or a dash of Old Bay seasoning for extra oomph. Serve chilled as a refreshing main or side dish.
Last Step:
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π¦ Use cooked shrimp; frozen or canned are acceptable.
π Cook pasta al dente to maintain texture.
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Soak diced onion in cold water for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.75 cup
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 394mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 9mg
