Best 16 Shrimp Macaroni Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of enticing shrimp macaroni salad recipes. Embark on a flavor-filled adventure as we present a diverse range of salads that cater to every palate. From the classic American macaroni salad with its creamy mayonnaise dressing to the tangy Asian-inspired version with a zesty dressing made from rice vinegar and sesame oil, our recipes offer a global tour of flavors. Discover the refreshing Mediterranean macaroni salad with its vibrant mix of vegetables and herbs, or relish the richness of the Italian macaroni salad with its creamy pesto dressing. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making them ideal side dishes for barbecues, picnics, potlucks, and everyday meals.

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SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



Shrimp Macaroni Salad image

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.

SHRIMP AND CRAB MACARONI SALAD



Shrimp and Crab Macaroni Salad image

This salad is a summertime staple in our house. If you want to splurge, go ahead and use real crab. -Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 ounces imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 small cucumber, chopped
1 cup (6oz) peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, Old Bay, garlic powder, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine crabmeat, shrimp, cucumber and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

MOM'S SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



Mom's Shrimp Macaroni Salad image

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

SHRIMP AND CRAB MACARONI SALAD



Shrimp and Crab Macaroni Salad image

A cool main dish seafood salad for hot summer days using small salad shrimp and either imitation or real crabmeat.

Provided by Fred

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 4h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
5 eggs
2 strips celery, diced
½ onion, minced
½ green bell pepper, diced
½ pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ pound crabmeat
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon fresh mint
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white sugar
2 teaspoons cocktail sauce
⅛ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water and let cool. Peel eggs and reserve 1 egg for the garnish. Chop the remaining 4 eggs.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine macaroni, eggs, celery, onion, green pepper, shrimp and crab.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, dill, mint, salt, sugar, cocktail sauce and hot pepper sauce.
  • Pour the dressing mixture into the macaroni mixture and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle top with paprika and decorate with extra sliced egg. Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 256.8 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 893.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

EASY MACARONI SALAD WITH SHRIMP



Easy Macaroni Salad With Shrimp image

This is my own recipe and the celery seed and the shrimp blend perfectly. Only 5 ingredients and easy to make. The longer it sits, the more flavorful it becomes, I like to make mine the night before we are going to eat it. Also great served on crackers as an appetizer.

Provided by Dawnab

Categories     Spreads

Time P4DT30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) bag elbow macaroni
1 lb baby shrimp
1 green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Chill for 4 hours.
  • Note: Add more mayonnaise if needed to coat ingredients evenly.

SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



Shrimp Macaroni Salad image

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".

CRAB AND SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



CRAB AND SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-16oz BOX OF ELBOW MACARONI (DRAIN WELL AFTER COOKING!)
1-lb LUMP CRABMEAT
1 lb OF SEASONED SHRIMP
(THE MARKET WILL STEAM & SEASON FREE)
1/2 LARGE GREEN PEPPER (DICED)
1/2 LARGE RED PEPPER (DICED)
2 STALKS OF CELERY (DICED)
1 CARROT (SHREDDED)
1 MEDIUM CUCUMBER (PEELED & SHREDDED)
FRESH DILL

Steps:

  • MIX ALL INGREDIENTS EXCEPT CRAB MEAT. SEASON WITH PEPPER AND VERY LITTLE SALT. MIX WITH MAYONNAISE. FOLD IN CRAB MEAT; DO NOT STIR A LOT OR CRAB MEAT WILL DISAPPEAR.

SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



Shrimp Macaroni Salad image

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

MOM'S MACARONI SHRIMP SALAD



Mom's Macaroni Shrimp Salad image

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.

RING MACARONI SALAD WITH BABY SHRIMP RECIPE - (3.6/5)



Ring Macaroni Salad with Baby Shrimp Recipe - (3.6/5) image

Provided by Beepers

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c ring macaroni
2 T mayonnaise diluted with milk
1 t white distilled vinegar
1/4 c green pepper
1/4 c celery
1 can baby shrimp
dash garlic salt
dash onion powder
dash white pepper
dash salt

Steps:

  • cook macaroni add white vinegar over hot macaroni and then cool chopped pepper and celery very fine Mix in vegetables, diluted mayonnaise, drained shrimp and spices to taste.

GRANDMA BELLOWS' LEMONY SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD WITH HERBS



Grandma Bellows' Lemony Shrimp Macaroni Salad with Herbs image

This salad came straight from my grandmother's recipe collection. It's a tradition every summer and soooo refreshing and delicious. Be sure to put this on ice if it's going to be served outdoors.

Provided by Parizienne

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
2 (4.5 ounce) cans small shrimp, drained and chopped, or more to taste
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 green onions, finely sliced
½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
1 sprig fresh dill for garnish, or as needed
1 sprig fresh parsley for garnish, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil; remove from heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Drain the hot water; cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel and set aside.
  • While the eggs are cooking, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the ditalini pasta, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse the pasta in cold water until cool and drain thoroughly.
  • In a large salad bowl, lightly toss the cooked ditalini, shrimp, celery, green onions, chopped dill, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and mayonnaise until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the hard-cooked eggs, and retain several pretty slices for garnish. Gently fold in the rest of the eggs. Arrange reserved egg slices, sprigs of dill, and parsley sprigs on top of the salad; chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 90.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 181.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

TANGY SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



Tangy Shrimp Macaroni Salad image

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

1 lb shrimp, shelled
1 1/2 cups macaroni, cooked and drained
4 ounces American cheese, cubed
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt

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.

HERBED MACARONI SALAD WITH SHRIMP



Herbed Macaroni Salad with Shrimp image

Light and lemony, this recipe is a change from standard macaroni salads.

Provided by TerryWilson

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup ditalini pasta
1 cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
4 ribs celery, finely chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
½ red bell pepper, diced
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
12 ounces frozen cooked small shrimp, thawed, or more to taste
3 sprigs fresh parsley, or as desired

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook ditalini pasta in the boiling water, stirring frequently, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water.
  • Combine pasta, mayonnaise, celery, green onions, red bell pepper, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until macaroni salad is well combined.
  • Set a few egg slices aside for garnish and stir remaining egg slices into macaroni salad. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Stir shrimp into macaroni salad, adding more mayonnaise if salad is dry. Garnish salad with reserved egg slices and parsley sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 167.6 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 233.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



Shrimp Macaroni Salad image

This is a delicious pasta salad with shrimp and black olives that I have been making for over 30 years now and my family loves it , if you like shrimp you will love this salad too. My sister makes this as well but she likes to add celery and onions to hers. If you like crab this salad is delicious made that way too , just...

Provided by Karla Everett

Categories     Seafood

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 c tiny sea shell macaroni
4 to 5 can(s) (4oz ea.) tiny shrimp (i used a mixture of tiny and medium)
2 can(s) (4.25oz ea.) chopped black olives
1 c mayonnaise
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pan boil the pasta in salt water until tender.
  • 2. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool down the pasta.
  • 3. In a large mixing bowl add the cool pasta , chopped black olives and 2 cans of shrimp with the juice and 2 to 3 cans with out the juice ; don't be afraid to break up the shrimp when you stir it up ; it spreads the shrimp out alot more and increases the flavor.
  • 4. Mix all the ingredients together
  • 5. Add the mayonnaise and salt & pepper to taste.
  • 6. Mix the mayonnaise in until it's fully combined with the ingredients ; cover and chill for several hours.
  • 7. Stir well before serving....enjoy

MACARONI SALAD WITH SHRIMP



Macaroni Salad with Shrimp image

This is something I grew up with. My Mom had no real recipe. She just kept adding, until she thought it looked good! So I put it down on paper, (Mom would also add green pepper, I'm not a fan of peppers, that's just me!) We love this salad made with the shrimp, but it's also delicious with grilled chicken breast too! ...

Provided by Debbie Sue

Categories     Seafood

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c dry elbow macaroni
1 1/2 c celery, cut small
1/2 of large sweet onion, chopped small
1 1/4 c frozen peas, thawed
2 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
1 lb cooked, peeled shrimp, tails removed
6 hard boilded eggs, chopped
2 c miracle whip salad dressing
salt to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare pasta as directed on package. Rinse pasta in cold water, and drain well. In a large bowl, mix pasta with 2 cups of Miracle Whip. Refrigerate while you are chopping veggies and eggs.
  • 2. Add chopped onion, celery, and pickle relish, to pasta. Mix well. Add chopped hard boiled eggs, mix again.
  • 3. Cut each shrimp, depending upon the size of the shrimp, into 3 or 4 pieces. Add to salad, mix well.
  • 4. Add peas, and salt to taste. Mix well, and chill.
  • 5. Enjoy!

MOM'S MACARONI SHRIMP SALAD



MOM'S MACARONI SHRIMP SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Shellfish     Side     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Summer

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 cup uncooked Ditalini macaroni
•
1 tablespoon finely diced onion
•
1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper
•
1/2 cup diced celery
•
3/4 cup mayonnaise
•
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
•
2 tablespoons ketchup
•
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
•
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
•
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
•
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
•
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
•
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
•
ground black pepper to taste
•
2 ounces cooked salad shrimp

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the macaroni and let it cook until al dente; drain well. 2. 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.

Tips:

  • Use the freshest, plumpest shrimp you can find. Frozen shrimp can also be used, but be sure to thaw and devein them before cooking.
  • Cook the shrimp perfectly. Overcooked shrimp will be rubbery and tough. To avoid this, cook the shrimp until they are just opaque and pink.
  • Use a flavorful dressing. The dressing is what will bring all the flavors of the salad together. Be sure to use a dressing that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Don't skimp on the vegetables. Vegetables add color, crunch, and flavor to the salad. Be sure to use a variety of vegetables, such as celery, onion, and bell pepper.
  • Add other ingredients to your liking. Some other popular additions to shrimp macaroni salad include hard-boiled eggs, pickles, and cheese.
  • Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Shrimp macaroni salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for summer potlucks and picnics. With its combination of sweet shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and satisfying salad, give shrimp macaroni salad a try.

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