Best 9 Shrimp Pasta Salad With Dill And Parsley Recipes

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Seafood lovers, get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our delectable shrimp pasta salad with dill and parsley! This refreshing and flavorful dish is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring succulent shrimp, tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and a vibrant herb-infused dressing.

In this article, we'll guide you through three variations of this delightful salad, each offering a unique twist on the classic recipe. From a light and tangy lemon-dill dressing to a creamy avocado-parsley sauce, and a spicy chipotle-lime vinaigrette, these variations cater to diverse palates and preferences. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch option or a vibrant side dish for your next gathering, our shrimp pasta salad is sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's dive into the culinary adventure that awaits!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH DILL



Shrimp Pasta Salad With Dill image

Dill gives this beautiful, creamy, shrimp pasta salad a fresh taste. This is a very attractive dish. Perfect for potlucks. Garnish with toasted pecans or a sprig of fresh dill.

Provided by soggytomato

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon olive oil
12 uncooked medium shrimp
1 cup ditalini pasta
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup frozen peas, thawed and drained
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal
2 tablespoons diced red onion
½ tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 pinch white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 5 minutes. Immediately immerse shrimp in a bowl of cold water and let cool, at least 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes.
  • Peel and devein shrimp. Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add shrimp, mayonnaise, sour cream, peas, celery, red onion, lemon juice, dill, sugar, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Adjust seasonings to taste. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 56.9 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 197.6 mg, Sugar 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 POACHED SHRIMP AND LEMON-DILL DRESSING



Pasta Salad with Poached Shrimp and Lemon-Dill Dressing image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 lemons, halved
2 teaspoons honey
1 cup fresh dill, fronds chopped, stems reserved
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound 16/20 shrimp, peeled, tails removed and deveined
1 pound fusilli
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups diced English cucumber

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the juice of 3 lemons, the honey and chopped dill. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve.
  • Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Add the juice of the remaining 2 lemons, the dill stems and 1/2 cup salt. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the shrimp using a slotted spoon and add to the dressing. Toss to coat.
  • Bring the poaching liquid back up to a boil. Drop the pasta and cook until al dente, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and run it under cold water until the pasta is cooled. Remove the dill stems.
  • Add the pasta, grape tomatoes and cucumbers to the bowl with the shrimp and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

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

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH DILL AND PARSLEY



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Just a little different from others I've seen posted. This is from Taste of Home. My family loves it.

Provided by MicDoc

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups cooked pasta shells
1 lb cooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into thirds
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta shrimp, peas, onions and parsley.
  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper.
  • Pour over pasta mixture and toss gently.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.3, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 78.4, Sodium 379.8, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 12.7

ROASTED SHRIMP AND ORZO



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
Good olive oil
3/4 pound orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
Freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds (16 to 18 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts
1 cup chopped fresh dill
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced
1/2 cup small-diced red onion
3/4 pound good feta cheese, large diced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and a splash of oil, and bring the water to a boil. Add the orzo and simmer for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked al dente. Drain and pour into a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Pour over the hot pasta and stir well.
  • Meanwhile, place the shrimp on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and spread out in a single layer. Roast for 5 to 6 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through. Don't overcook!
  • Add the shrimp to the orzo and then add the scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Toss well. Add the feta and stir carefully. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend, or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerated, taste again for seasonings and bring back to room temperature before serving.

SHRIMP DILL PASTA SALAD



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Plan ahead this salad needs to chill for a minimum of 3 hours, it can easily be doubled --- this is very good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Summer

Time 3h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 ounces small cooked shrimp (can use more)
8 ounces small shell pasta, cooked
1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped (about 1-1/4 cups)
1 large plum tomato, chopped (or use 2 small plum tomatoes)
black olives, chopped (to taste)
1 small red onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped or to taste, or use about 3 teaspoons dried or to taste)
1 cup mayonnaise (or to taste)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste or use white salt)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl combine the shrimp, cooked pasta, cucumber, tomato, olives, red onion and dill; toss to combine.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the mayo with white wine vinegar, and garlic powder; add to the shrimp mixture; toss well to combine.
  • Season with seasoned salt (or white salt) and black pepper.
  • Cover and chill for a minimum of 3 or more hours before serving.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.1, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 254.4, Sodium 1498, Carbohydrate 63.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 7.7, Protein 34.7

PASTA SALAD WITH SHRIMP



Pasta Salad with Shrimp image

A Thousand Island-type dressing adds some zip to this pasta and shrimp salad. My family prefers it to oil-based salad dressings. -Mrs. Herbert Waalkens, Albert Lea, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) small shell pasta
1 package (10 ounces) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion, divided
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon chopped dill pickle or dill pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a bowl; add the shrimp, celery, 1/4 cup onion, half of the chopped eggs and parsley., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, pickle, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and remaining onion and eggs. Stir into pasta mixture. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND DILL



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Forget deli-style pasta salad, and try this version with shrimp, cucumber, dill, and a bright lemon dressing. You can even make it up to a day ahead.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound large shell pasta
1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp, tails on (if desired)
1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 cup roughly chopped dill
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Add shrimp, and cook just until opaque throughout, about 30 seconds. Drain, and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Drain again.
  • Transfer pasta mixture to a bowl; toss with cucumber and dill. In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, oil, lemon juice, and Dijon; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add dressing to pasta mixture, and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh shrimp, dill, and parsley will give your pasta salad the best flavor.
  • Cook the shrimp properly: Overcooked shrimp will be tough and chewy. Cook them just until they are pink and opaque.
  • Use a good quality pasta: A good quality pasta will hold its shape and not get mushy when cooked.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A light dressing will allow the flavors of the shrimp, dill, and parsley to shine through.
  • Serve the salad chilled: This salad is best served chilled, so make it ahead of time and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

Conclusion:

This shrimp pasta salad with dill and parsley is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and flavorful salad, give this one a try!

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