Best 9 Sea Shell Shrimp Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our Sea Shell Shrimp Salad, a culinary masterpiece that combines the refreshing taste of the sea and the succulent sweetness of shrimp. This delectable dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring a medley of fresh, crisp vegetables and a creamy, tangy dressing that complements the succulent shrimp. With variations ranging from a classic mayonnaise-based dressing to a zesty avocado-lime vinaigrette, our collection of Sea Shell Shrimp Salad recipes offers something for every palate. Whether you prefer a light and refreshing salad for a summer luncheon or a hearty and satisfying meal for dinner, our recipes will guide you in creating a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SEAFOOD & SHELLS SALAD



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My family often asks for this salad during the summer months. The colors and flavor brighten up any potluck. -Rosalee Ray, Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked small pasta shells
3 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat
1 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons each finely chopped green, sweet red and yellow pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed
1-1/2 cups fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the crab, shrimp, onion, celery, peppers, parsley and dill. Stir in pasta. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY SHRIMP SALAD RECIPE



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Making restaurant-style shrimp salad isn't difficult. It's about choosing the right shrimp and cooking them properly. You'll amaze your friends and family with delicious shrimp salad

Provided by Chef Dennis Littley

Categories     sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon Old Bay (to season the water)
1 pound raw shell on shrimp (26-30 size cooked, peeled and deveined)
2 stalks celery (small dice)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1-2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • thaw shrimp in cold running water
  • Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, then add 1 tablespoon of Old Bay Seasoning
  • Add thawed shrimp to boiling water and cook until the water returns to a boil, no longer than 5-6 minutes.
  • Drain the water from the pan and cover the shrimp with ice. Let the shrimp cool down in the ice for 15 minutes, then remove from the ice. Place the cooled shrimp in the refrigerator to continue to chill for one hour (or overnight)
  • Peel and devein the shrimp. Then rough chop the shrimp leaving them in big pieces.
  • Mix the ingredients together in a medium sized bowl. Mix well, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Serve with your favorite bread or roll, on a salad, or simply by itself.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 294 mg, Sodium 1001 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHRIMP SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lemon cut into quarters
4 pounds large shrimp in the shell (16 to 20 shrimp per pound)
2 cups good mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine or white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 cup minced red onion (1 onion)
3 cups minced celery (6 stalks)

Steps:

  • Bring 5 quarts of water, 3 tablespoons salt, and the lemon to a boil in a large saucepan. Add half the shrimp and reduce the heat to medium. Cook uncovered for only 3 minutes or until the shrimp are barely cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cold water. Bring the water back to a boil and repeat with the remaining shrimp. Let cool; then peel, and devein the shrimp.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, wine or vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and dill. Combine with the peeled shrimp. Add the red onion and celery and check the seasonings. Serve or cover and refrigerate for a few hours.

SHRIMP AND PASTA SHELL SALAD



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When I want to make a macaroni salad just a little bit extra-special, nothing does the trick like some small, sweet shrimp. This is one of my favorite summer salads, and it's oh-so-easy.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ¼ cups mayonnaise, or more if needed
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons ketchup
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 lemon, juiced
⅓ cup chopped fresh dill
1 (12 ounce) package small pasta shells
1 pound cooked, peeled, and deveined small shrimp - cut in half
½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
¾ cup diced celery
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch paprika, for garnish
3 sprigs fresh dill, or as desired

Steps:

  • Whisk 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; add lemon juice and 1/3 cup chopped dill. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate.
  • Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil and stir in pasta shells; cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool pasta slightly; drain again. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Toss shrimp with pasta; add red bell pepper, celery, and dressing to pasta and shrimp. Mix thoroughly to coat and fill shells with dressing. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 2 to 3 hours.
  • Stir salad again before serving and season to taste with more salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper if desired. If salad seems a little dry, mix in a little more mayonnaise. Garnish with paprika and sprigs of dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 99.3 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 663.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SEA SHELLS SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound medium-size shell shape pasta, cooked to al dente, cold shocked, well drained
2 scallions, chopped, both whites and greens
1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped into fine dice
1/3 cup tiny frozen green peas, a generous handful
1/4 to 1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 or 4 sprigs fresh tarragon, chopped to about 2 tablespoons
Coarse salt and pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Romaine or leaf lettuce, for lining plate under salad

Steps:

  • Pile salad ingredients in a mixing bowl as you prepare them. Combine salad ingredients, taste, and adjust seasonings. Serve salad on bed of lettuce leaves.
  • Yield: Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 8 to 10 minutes for pasta Ease of preparation: moderate

SEA SHELL SALAD WITH MAYO



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I picked up this recipe the other day at Safeway. It looks like it is easy to make and should be good. Something different.

Provided by Shar-on

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb cleaned cooked shrimp, chopped
1 lb small shell pasta, cooked and cooled
1/4 cup mayonnaise or 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 dash lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar (or sweeten, to taste)
3 tablespoons horseradish
add parsley
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix tog shells and shrimp.
  • Mix tog next 4 ingredients and add to shell mixiture.
  • Chill for at least 3 hours and then serve.
  • (cooking time is the chilling time).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.8, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 149.8, Sodium 266.1, Carbohydrate 64.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6.8, Protein 25.9

SEA SHELL SHRIMP SALAD



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This salad dish has a refreshing taste on a nice sunny day. My family loves it. Found this recipe on the back of the bag of shells. I added a bit more to it.

Provided by Marsha D.

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups shell pasta, cooked and drained
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced carrot
12 ounces freshly cooked baby shrimp

Steps:

  • Cook shells as it is directed on pkg.
  • Rinse and drain well.
  • In a large bowl combine mayonnaise,mustard,lemon juice,dill weed and salt.
  • Mix well.
  • Add cumcumbers,carrots, shrimp and shells.
  • Mix well Cover and chill in ref.
  • for 2-4hours or overnight.

SHRIMP AND CRAB SEAFOOD SALAD



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A great, refreshing lunch on a hot day. Serve on buns or atop shredded lettuce.

Provided by Darrel Tyler

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound imitation crabmeat
1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
1 cup minced celery
1 cup mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's®)
⅓ cup minced red onion
1 tablespoon minced red onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Combine celery, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon red onion, dill, remaining 4 teaspoons lemon juice, seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Dice shrimp and crab. Add to the mayonnaise mixture and gently stir to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 108.1 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 950.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

SHRIMP SHELL SALAD



Shrimp Shell Salad image

My mother came up with this lovely salad when she lived in Anchorage, Alaska, and I modified it to make it lower in fat. Instead of buying small shrimp and chopping them, I often use salad shrimp. -Adrienne Barbe of Litchfield, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup seafood cocktail sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 hard-boiled large eggs
2 cups cooked small shrimp, divided
2 cups cooked small pasta shells
3 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
5 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • For dressing, in a bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Cut eggs in half; discard yolks or save for another use. Chop egg whites. Set aside 10 shrimp for garnish; chop remaining shrimp., In a bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, pasta, celery, egg whites and green onions. Add dressing and toss to coat. Serve on lettuce. Garnish with reserved shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 835mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp: Fresh shrimp will have a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen shrimp.
  • Cook the shrimp properly: Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery. Cook shrimp until they are just opaque and pink.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, flavor, and texture to your salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make shrimp salad. Try different ingredients and combinations until you find one that you love.

Conclusion:

Shrimp salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a shrimp salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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