Best 8 Pasta Salad With Shrimp And Basil Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our refreshing Pasta Salad with Shrimp and Basil, a vibrant symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features succulent shrimp, cooked to perfection and tossed with a medley of colorful vegetables, including crisp bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic onions. The combination is elevated with a zesty lemon-herb dressing that bursts with brightness, while fresh basil leaves add a touch of herbal sweetness.

This tantalizing pasta salad is just one of the many exciting recipes featured in our article. Embark on a culinary adventure with our diverse collection of pasta salad recipes, each offering a unique taste experience. From the classic Italian Pasta Salad, bursting with vibrant flavors, to the Mediterranean Orzo Salad, infused with the essence of sun-kissed tomatoes and briny olives, our recipes cater to every palate.

For a delightful vegetarian option, explore our hearty Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad, where roasted veggies take center stage, or try our refreshing Greek Tortellini Salad, where tender tortellini meets crisp cucumber and tangy feta cheese.

Our recipes are meticulously crafted to ensure success in your kitchen. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, we guide you through each recipe, whether you're an experienced chef or a novice cook.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this culinary journey together. Discover the vibrant flavors of our Pasta Salad with Shrimp and Basil, and explore the diverse world of pasta salads waiting to be savored. Your taste buds will thank you!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD



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This easy shrimp pasta salad is ready in minutes! Made with healthy ingredients, veggies and bright lemon dressing. Perfect for potlucks.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni (or similar small pasta, such as mini shells (about 2 cups uncooked macaroni))
1 pound frozen salad shrimp (thawed and patted dry, or use roughly chopped peeled and deveined cooked shrimp)
1 cup diced celery (about 2 stalks)
1 red bell pepper (cored and cut into a 1/4-inch dice)
1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
2 green onions (finely chopped (about 1/4 cup))
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
2/3 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1/2 lemon)
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (plus additional to taste)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions. Drain in a colander, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Shake off as much water as possible. Let the colander with the pasta sit in the sink or on a towel to continue draining while you prepare the rest of the salad.
  • In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients: Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, white vinegar, Dijon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • In a large serving bowl, place the shrimp, celery, bell pepper, peas, green onion, and dill. Shake the pasta once more, then add it to the bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
  • If time allows, place the pasta in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour prior to serving. Enjoy directly from the fridge or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 194 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 144 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g

PESTO PASTA WITH SHRIMP



Pesto Pasta with Shrimp image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Pulse 3 cups fresh basil, 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts and 1 garlic clove in a food processor. Pulse in 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons each grated Parmesan and olive oil until smooth. Cook 12 ounces bucatini; reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Toss the pasta with the pesto, 1 pound steamed chopped asparagus, 8 ounces sauteed shrimp and the reserved cooking water. Top with toasted breadcrumbs.

LEMON SHRIMP WITH PASTA AND BASIL



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This takes no time at all to prepare.It looks like you've cooked all day! So easy, so basic, so fragrant This works well with chicken also. I sometimes prepare this with both the chicken and the shrimp, but I make a little more sauce, and I will add a little chicken broth to the sauce.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb linguine or 1/2 lb other pastas
3/4 lb cooked shrimp, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons basil leaves
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water for 10 minutes or until al dente.
  • Add shrimp and drain immediately.
  • Return pasta mixture to the pan.
  • Combine next 5 ingredients in a bowl.
  • Toss with cooked pasta and shrimp.
  • Sprinkle cheese over pasta and serve immediately.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND BASIL



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If you like the ingredients in the name, you'll love the dish. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese makes it complete.

Provided by PAL

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup olive oil, divided
1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 pound large shrimp - peeled and deveined
2 (28 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
½ cup dry white wine
¼ cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Place pasta in a colander, and give it a quick rinse with cold water.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic, stirring constantly, until the garlic is tender, about 1 minute. Do not let the garlic burn. Add shrimp, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove shrimp from the skillet, and set aside.
  • Stir tomatoes, wine, parsley, and basil into the skillet. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, 8 to 12 minutes. Add shrimp, and continue cooking until the shrimp are heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the shrimp mixture over the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 175.8 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 968.9 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD



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I adore shrimp, so discovering it in this pasta salad recipe was a real treat for me. The lemon-dill sauce is light and bright. It's one of our favorite cold pasta salad recipes! -Traci Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked small pasta shells (about 2-2/3 cups)
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, chopped
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again., In a large bowl, combine pasta, shrimp, peas, green onions and parsley. Mix remaining ingredients; stir into pasta mixture. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

PASTA SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND BASIL



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Ripe plum tomatoes and aromatic basil accent fresh shrimp. Any short, small pasta works as well as seashell pasta. This recipe comes from Cooking Light magazine.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb medium shrimp, cooked and peeled
4 cups cooked medium pasta shells
2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped shallot
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.

SHRIMP, TOMATO, AND BASIL PASTA



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The summery flavors of cherry tomatoes and fresh basil pair perfectly with sautéed shrimp in this light pasta dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails removed)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
6 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, in juice
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 pound linguine
1 1/2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces, plus extra leaves for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Season shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 4 teaspoons oil over high. Add shrimp; cook until opaque throughout, turning occasionally, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
  • Make sauce: To the same skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and garlic; cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add canned tomatoes and their juice, along with 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have softened and are saucy, about 15 minutes. Remove sauce from heat; stir in cherry tomatoes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain; return pasta to pot. Add tomato sauce, shrimp, and basil; season with salt and pepper, and toss. Serve immediately, garnished with basil leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 44 g

SHRIMP PASTA WITH CORN AND BASIL



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This particularly American combination of flavors - shrimp and corn - is light, summery and very tasty, both sweet and slightly spicy. If you are feeling flush, you can make this pasta with lobster instead.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     weeknight, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt and pepper
1 pound pasta, such as linguine or spaghetti
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 pounds small shrimp, preferably wild, peeled and deveined, patted dry
Generous pinch of red-pepper flakes
2 cups tender corn kernels (from 2 or 3 ears)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
2 tablespoons roughly chopped basil, plus more basil leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions.
  • As pasta cooks, put oil in a large skillet over medium. Add garlic. Cook gently without coloring, about 1 minute.
  • Raise heat to medium-high and add shrimp. Season with salt, pepper and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until shrimp puff and turn pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Add corn and continue cooking until warmed through.
  • Drain cooked pasta and transfer to a warm serving bowl. Pour skillet contents over pasta and toss. Sprinkle with scallions and chopped basil. Garnish with basil leaves.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your pasta salad.
  • Cook the pasta al dente. This means that it should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Let the pasta cool completely before adding the other ingredients. This will prevent the pasta from absorbing too much dressing and becoming soggy.
  • Use a light, flavorful dressing. A simple vinaigrette or pesto is a good choice.
  • Add a variety of vegetables and herbs to your pasta salad. This will make it more colorful and nutritious.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You can add grilled chicken, bacon, or even fruit to your pasta salad.

Conclusion:

Pasta salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a side dish. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables, and it's also a great option for a picnic or potluck. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a pasta salad recipe that everyone will love.

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