Shrimp Macaroni Salad 

Shrimp Macaroni Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines tender shrimp with creamy pasta, making it a perfect addition to summer gatherings, picnics, or as a side dish to complement grilled meats. The combination of succulent shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy dressing creates a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Whether you're hosting a barbecue or looking for a quick and satisfying meal, this salad offers a delicious and crowd-pleasing option that's easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb medium shell pasta (or elbow macaroni)

• 1½ lbs cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

• 1–2 generous pinches of sugar

• ½ teaspoon hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

• ⅔ cup finely diced onion

• 1¼ cups finely diced celery

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  
  

Directions:

1. Cook the Pasta: Boil the shell pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.

2. Prepare the Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked shrimp, diced onion, diced celery, and chopped parsley.

3. Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, yellow mustard, sugar, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.

4. Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

5. Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: Approximately 295 kcal

• Protein: 13g

• Fat: 16g

• Carbohydrates: 23g

• Sodium: 617mg

• Cholesterol: 150mg

• Fiber: 1g

• Sugar: 4g