This shrimp pasta salad is a cold, creamy, mayonnaise-based pasta salad combined with fresh shrimp, sweet garden peas, boiled eggs, and onion.
It is simple and easy to make.
Try this salad independently for a lunch or light dinner.
Or create as a side dish for your next cook-out, potluck, or large family gathering.
Garnish with perfectly cooked shrimp and bright yellow lemons for a pretty presentation.
Your family and friends will love this delicious classic pasta salad.
Ingredients for cold shrimp pasta salad
Tip: I suggest using the larger sized shrimp and cut into small bite sized pieces rather than using the tiny salad shrimp. The larger shrimp have more flavor.
Note: You can make homemade celery salt that is better than store bought! Try this easy celery salt recipe.
How to make
Follow these easy steps to make creamy shrimp pasta from scratch.
Tip: Make sure water is completely drained from shell pasta before mixing with the salad. Any extra water will make the salad runny.
Tip: I like to chill my pasta while prepping the other ingredients. Cold pasta will mix better with the dressing.
Note: If serving outside, take a larger bowl and fill with ice, then place this pasta bowl on top to keep chilled. You do not want the shrimp or mayonnaise to become warm or it will begin to spoil.
Variations:
This is the traditional classic recipe for cold shrimp pasta salad. However, you can change up this recipe with minor twists:
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Shrimp Pasta Salad- Mayonnaise Based
Note: I like to chill my pasta while prepping the other ingredients. Cold pasta will mix better with the dressing.
Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.
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