Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Shrimp Mac and Cheese Salad, a harmonious blend of succulent shrimp, creamy macaroni and cheese, and a refreshing medley of vegetables. This delightful dish offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, making it a perfect choice for potlucks, picnics, or a quick and satisfying lunch. Dive into the ultimate comfort food experience with our collection of easy-to-follow recipes, featuring variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences. From the classic Southern-style Shrimp Mac and Cheese Salad to a lighter, healthier version with Greek yogurt and whole wheat pasta, our recipes cater to every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE
This macaroni and cheese takes on a subtle coastal flair with the addition of shrimp. I used cooked salad shrimp as I found the size comparable to the elbow macaroni.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pour 5 cups water into a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Add macaroni and boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until a smooth paste is formed. Slowly pour in milk, stirring to incorporate. Add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and Cajun seasoning. Drain macaroni and stir into the sauce. Add frozen shrimp and stir to combine.
- Pour macaroni mixture into an oval au gratin dish. Top with panko bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 288.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
VERY BEST SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD
Do you want to be the most popular person at the picnic? Then make my Grandma's Very Best Shrimp Macaroni Salad! Meaty chunks of shrimp, crispy celery and onions and tender pasta covered in a creamy and super flavorful dressing. Everyone will be back for seconds!
Provided by Jessy Freimann
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Add dressing and mix well to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until you're ready to serve.
- Whisk all ingredients until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings to your taste.
- Pour over the salad.
SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD
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
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.
SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE
This is an easy dinner that is a great riff of the classic lobster mac and cheese. It keeps well in the fridge for a few days, but doesn't freeze well.
Provided by Hank Shaw
Categories Main Course Pasta
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add the onion and sauté, stirring often, until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the chile and garlic and sauté another minute. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the flour to the pan and mix it in well. Cook this, stirring often, for 5 minutes, until it browns a bit. Pour in the cream about 1/2 cup at a time, mixing after each time so that it's fully incorporated.
- Do the same with all the cheeses, adding about 1/2 cup at a time, and stirring it in before adding more. Add salt and black pepper to taste, then mix in the cooked pasta and shrimp.
- Move all this to a casserole dish; I like to grease mine with butter, but this is not strictly necessary. Pat the mac and cheese into the casserole and sprinkle the breadcrumbs and parsley over it all. If you feel like adding some other seasonings, like Cajun or Cavender's or somesuch, sprinkle maybe a teaspoon or two over everything now.
- Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, until the top browns. Remove and let it sit 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1091 kcal, Carbohydrate 73 g, Protein 48 g, Fat 67 g, SaturatedFat 40 g, Cholesterol 363 mg, Sodium 968 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SHRIMP MAC & CHEESE SALAD
My mother had a recipe similar to this one, but lost it, and no one could find the original recipe. After an exhaustive search on the internet, I decided to re-create the salad from memory. Mom thinks I did a pretty good job! -Daphne DeLaney, Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove pan from heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Add macaroni; stir to coat. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature., In another large bowl, combine the shrimp, onion, red pepper, mayonnaise, celery, pickle, salt and pepper. Fold in cooled macaroni mixture; cover and chill. Serve on lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
HAWAIIAN MAC SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Buttery shrimp with a creamy mac salad is a match guaranteed to make your taste buds water. Cook your shrimp in a bed of foaming butter until they're pink and opaque, then sauté your garlic for no more than a minute for the best homemade garlic butter you'll ever taste! You can also quickly make this garlic butter as the perfect topper to any meal!
Provided by Nichi Hoskins
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain the macaroni and transfer to a large bowl. While the pasta is still hot, mix in the apple cider vinegar and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ cup (120 ml) of milk, the sugar, and ½ cup (120 G) of mayonnaise.
- Toss the mayonnaise mixture with the slightly warm macaroni until well coated. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or up to 4 hours, until fully cooled.
- To the cooled macaroni, add the remaining ½ cup (120 G) of mayonnaise, the onion, and carrots. If the pasta appears a bit dry, add up to ¼ cup (60 ml) more milk. Season with the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and the pepper.
- Garnish with the scallions before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 671 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 12 grams
MOM'S SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD
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
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
TANGY SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD
Another recipe from the 1980 version of the Grace Evangelical Congregational Church cookbook from Muir, Pennsylvania that was given to me by my Nana when I became an adult. This recipe was submitted to the cookbook by Mrs. Alice (Podgie) Meyer. She didn't specify the number of servings this recipe makes. So, I am using guesswork. Chill time is not included in cooking time.
Provided by Sarah_Jayne
Categories Potluck
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut up shrimp.
- Toss shrimp,cheese, onion, celery and onion with the macaroni.
- Blend remaining ingredients and toss with shrimp mixture.
- Chill before serving.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. Look for shrimp that are firm and have a slightly briny smell. Use a good quality macaroni and cheese, and fresh vegetables.
- Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to your salad. Some good options include celery, carrots, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
- Use a flavorful dressing. The dressing is what will bring all the flavors of the salad together. A good option is a mayonnaise-based dressing with a little bit of Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.
- Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and will make the salad more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Shrimp mac and cheese salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover shrimp and macaroni and cheese. With its creamy, cheesy flavor and crunchy vegetables, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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