Best 7 Seashell Shrimp Salad Recipes

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Are you craving a light and refreshing seafood dish that's perfect for summer gatherings? Look no further than this delightful Seashell Shrimp Salad! Made with succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing, this salad is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

In this article, you'll find not just one, but three variations of the Seashell Shrimp Salad, each with its own unique twist. The classic recipe features a mayonnaise-based dressing, while the tangy version adds a burst of flavor with a lemon-tahini dressing. And for a healthier option, the Greek yogurt dressing is a guilt-free delight.

Whether you're a fan of traditional flavors or prefer something more adventurous, these Seashell Shrimp Salad recipes have something for everyone. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more!

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

SHRIMP SALAD



Shrimp Salad image

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

OLD BAY SHRIMP SALAD



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Old Bay kicks up the flavor of this classic shrimp salad. Pile it onto a croissant, scoop it over lettuce, or serve it with crackers.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Salads

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds large raw shrimp (31-35 per pound), shell-on and deveined (see note), thawed if frozen
½ cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellman's or Duke's
1½ teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup finely diced celery
¼ cup finely sliced scallions, light and dark green parts separated

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water and set next to the sink.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright pink and cooked through, about 1½ minutes (the water needn't return to a boil).
  • Drain the shrimp in a colander and then immediately plunge them into the ice water to shock them and stop the cooking process. Let sit until chilled, about 15 minutes. Peel the shrimp and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Old Bay, wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the shrimp, celery, and light green scallions. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Before serving, transfer the salad to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the dark green scallions and a dash of Old Bay. The salad will keep for 2 days, covered, in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244, Fat 16g, Carbohydrate 4g, Protein 21g, SaturatedFat 3g, Sugar 0g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 979mg, Cholesterol 198mg

SHRIMP 'N' SHELLS SALAD



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"I received this recipe from a friend," explains Heather Richardson. "It can even be served as a light dinner with toasted garlic bread." The St. Paul, Virginia reader serves the low-fat salad on a bed of fresh greens.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces uncooked small pasta shells
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup diced pimientos
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, for dressing, combine the mayonnaise, cheese, buttermilk, onion, parsley, basil, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor; cover and process until blended., Drain the pasta and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, shrimp, peas, pimientos, tomato and onions. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP SHELL SALAD



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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

SEASHELL SHRIMP SALAD



Seashell Shrimp Salad image

This is yet another recipe from a regional magazine that my family enjoyed. I especially like it served with crackers and fresh fruit. If you would like, you can substitute diced ham for the shrimp.

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces shell pasta
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
8 ounces small shrimp, cooked and cooled
1 large red onion, diced
1 cucumber, diced
6 ounces frozen green peas
salt and pepper
lettuce leaf, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni al dente and drain well.
  • Prepare ranch dressing according to directions on package.
  • Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours to let the flavors combine.
  • Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves.

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.

Tips:

  • To save time, purchase pre-cooked shrimp.
  • If you're using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp, or they will become tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad for a more flavorful and nutritious dish.
  • If you're using canned or jarred vegetables, rinse them well before adding them to the salad.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of vinegar to the dressing for a brighter flavor.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Seashell shrimp salad is a classic summer dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its combination of fresh shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing, it's a delicious and refreshing meal that's perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a light and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try.

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