Best 7 Moms Shrimp Macaroni Salad Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a classic dish that combines the flavors of the sea and the comfort of a hearty pasta salad. Mom's Shrimp Macaroni Salad is a delightful combination of tender shrimp, cooked macaroni, crisp vegetables, and a tangy mayonnaise-based dressing. This versatile dish can be served as a refreshing appetizer, a light lunch, or a satisfying dinner option. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every palate, including a classic version, a creamy dill variation, and a spicy kick with a Cajun twist. Dive into the culinary journey and discover the perfect Mom's Shrimp Macaroni Salad recipe that will become a family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOM'S SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



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My mom's unusual salad has been popular with friends and family for many years. This salad calls for a lot of ingredients but is worth the effort. If possible, use pickle juice instead of the vinegar.

Provided by Becky Wergers

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon finely diced onion
1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper
½ cup diced celery
¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon celery seed
⅛ teaspoon chili powder
ground black pepper to taste
2 ounces cooked salad shrimp

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the macaroni and let it cook until al dente; drain well.
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine onion, bell pepper, celery, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, ketchup, pickle juices, horseradish, hot pepper sauce, parsley, celery seed, chili powder, salt, black pepper and shrimp. Fold the macaroni into the mixture. Cover and chill at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 243.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

MY MOM'S AWESOME MACARONI SALAD (ENOUGH TO FEED A CROWD!)



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This was my Mom's recipe. She never wrote anything down, so the amounts on the seasonings are estimates and 'to taste.' She always said the key ingredient was 'love.'

Provided by MHudson

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 ½ cups mayonnaise
¼ cup white vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 (5 ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained and flaked
2 (4 ounce) cans baby shrimp, drained
1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 small sweet onion, chopped
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse macaroni with cold water until chilled; drain.
  • Mix mayonnaise, white vinegar, seasoned salt, sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large bowl with a whisk until smooth. Stir tuna, baby shrimp, cucumber, and sweet onion into the mayonnaise mixture to coat ingredients completely; add chopped eggs and stir. Pour chilled macaroni into the bowl and stir; top with sliced eggs. Garnish salad with paprika.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour to overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 162 mg, Fat 40.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 451.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



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this recipe comes from a great restaurant in my area called "River's Edge" A nice dinner for a hot summer day. Serve with some crackers & fruit, dinner's ready.

Provided by Carol G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 39m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces dry elbow macaroni
1 cup diced celery
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 -3 cups mayonnaise
1 ounce minced fresh dill
1 ounce minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon salt (or to your likeing)
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 lb baby shrimp

Steps:

  • Blanch pasta in boiling water for 9 minutes.
  • Rinse in cold water.
  • In a large bowl combine all other ingredients & toss with pasta.
  • Cover & chill for flavors to combine.
  • Stir well before serving.
  • Makes about 2 quarts. Prep. time does not include "chilling".

MOM'S MACARONI SHRIMP SALAD



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This is a basic at our house, and we have it two or three times a month. I love the french dressing flavor instead of blah macaroni.

Provided by OahuPat Abrams

Categories     Potluck

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups salad macaroni, uncooked
1/4 cup French dressing
1/4 cup sliced green onion
4 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
1/4 cup diced sweet pickle
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper or seasoning salt
1 can shrimp, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Boil macaroni until tender.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water to keep it from sticking together.
  • Add dressing and chill for at least one hour, or overnight.
  • Combine mustard, mayonnaise and seasonings.
  • Add together with remainder of ingredients to the macaroni and mix well.
  • Better if mixed an hour ahead of eating, so the flavors can blend together.

GRANDMA'S MACARONI SHRIMP SALAD



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This is a family favorite! Macaroni, shrimp, and veggies make up this delicious salad!

Provided by jessnay

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
¾ cup mayonnaise (such as Best Foods®)
1 large cucumber, diced
½ cup frozen peas
2 ribs celery, diced, or more to taste
4 radishes, sliced, or more to taste
3 green onions, chopped, or more to taste
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Season-All®), or to taste
1 pound cooked medium shrimp
3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced, or more to taste
1 small avocado, sliced
1 medium tomato, sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and pour into a salad bowl.
  • Add mayonnaise, cucumber, peas, celery, radishes, green onions, and seasoned salt to the macaroni; toss well. Add shrimp last. Garnish with hard-boiled eggs, avocado, and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 264 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 540.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



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My mom made this shrimp macaroni salad one day for a picnic and it was such a hit, there were no leftovers and we have been making it ever since. I have even omitted the shrimp at times due to allergies of our guests and it is still everyone's favorite.

Provided by Renee Coley

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound tri-color pasta
1 pound cooked and peeled medium shrimp
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup sliced pitted green olives
3 green onions, sliced
1 cup lemon juice
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse and drain.
  • Mix macaroni, shrimp, tomatoes, olives, and green onions together in a large bowl.
  • Combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper for dressing in a separate bowl or mixing glass. Pour dressing over salad and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 110.7 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 490.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



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Whenever I attend a potluck or family gathering, I'm asked to make this salad, which has been a family secret for over 50 years. My husband likes it as a main dish, served with garlic bread. -Barbara Robbins Cave Junction, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 to 1-1/2 pounds cooked small shrimp
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
7 to 8 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
DRESSING:
1-3/4 cups mayonnaise
3/4 cup French salad dressing
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 to 2-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 to 2 teaspoons salt
1 to 2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 to 2 teaspoons pepper

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, shrimp, peas, celery and onion. , In another bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 25g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your macaroni salad will taste. This is especially true for the shrimp, macaroni, and vegetables.
  • Cook the shrimp properly: Overcooked shrimp are tough and rubbery. Cook them just until they are opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Use a good quality mayonnaise: Mayonnaise is the main ingredient in macaroni salad, so it's important to use a good quality brand. Look for a mayonnaise that is made with fresh eggs and oil, and avoid brands that contain a lot of fillers.
  • Add some flavor: Macaroni salad can be bland if it's not seasoned properly. Add some salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to taste.
  • Chill the salad before serving: Macaroni salad is best served cold, so chill it in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

Conclusion:

Mom's Shrimp Macaroni Salad is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with a crowd. With its creamy mayonnaise dressing, tender shrimp, and colorful vegetables, this salad is sure to be a favorite. So next time you're looking for a side dish that will impress your guests, give Mom's Shrimp Macaroni Salad a try.

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