Description
A delicious and refreshing Old Bay Shrimp and Macaroni Salad, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
- In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add the shrimp and Old Bay seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the cooled macaroni, shrimp, celery, red bell pepper, and red onion to the bowl. Gently fold all ingredients together until well combined.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the salad a good stir and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise.
- Add diced avocado for creaminess and extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg