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Shrimp and Dill Pasta Salad

Shrimp and Dill Pasta Salad is a creamy pasta salad with shrimp, peas, red pepper, and celery tossed in a

  • Serves 8
  • Prep 20 minutes
  • Cook 0 minutes
  • Total 20 minutes

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Shrimp and Dill Pasta Salad

It’s a wonderfully creamy and delicious pasta salad and definitely deserves a spot on my list of Best Pasta Salad Recipes.

This pasta salad is a great side for a bbq or picnic.

Dill really adds the yum factor to this pasta salad. Use fresh dill. I do not recommend using dried. Fresh dill is easy to grow in a pot and adds tons of fresh summer flavor to your meals. I also love to use it for this Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce.

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Shrimp and Dill Pasta Salad Recipe Tips

  • Canned shrimp should only be used as a last resort.
  • Use any pasta shape you like. Bowties, shells, penne, and elbow pasta are all good choices.
  • Try adding a few more veggies if you like. Tomatoes and cucumbers are great additions.
  • Don’t like peas? Leave them out.

Make Ahead

  • Can be made up to 24 hours in advance. If the pasta soaks up too much of the mayonnaise, stir a little more in just before serving.

How To Serve

This yummy pasta salad can be eaten as a main dish for a light summer meal. Serve it on a bed of bibb lettuce.

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Recipe

Shrimp and Dill Pasta Salad

Shrimp and Dill Pasta Salad is a creamy pasta salad with shrimp, peas, red pepper, and celery tossed in a mayonnaise-based dressing flavored with dill. This light and refreshing pasta salad is perfect for summer.

  • Serves 8
  • Prep 20 minutes
  • Cook 0 minutes
  • Total 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pasta (rotini, elbow, or penne)
  • ¾ pound cooked shrimp
  • ½ red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 celery rib (diced)
  • ½ cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablepsoons chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Place in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Add shrimp, bell pepper, celery, red onion, and peas.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Add dressing to bowl with pasta and stir to mix. Sprinkle the dill on top and mix it in.

  5. 5

    Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. If pasta soaks up a lot of the mayo, add another 1/4 cup just before serving to make it creamier.

Notes

Use any pasta shape you like. Bowties, shells, penne, and elbow pasta are all good choices.

Nutrition

  • Calories349 kcal
  • Carbohydrates26 g
  • Protein11 g
  • Fat22 g
  • Saturated Fat3 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat13 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat5 g
  • Trans Fat0.1 g
  • Cholesterol65 mg
  • Sodium568 mg
  • Potassium198 mg
  • Fiber2 g
  • Sugar3 g
  • Vitamin A498 IU
  • Vitamin C19 mg
  • Calcium40 mg
  • Iron1 mg

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