Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad for Refreshing Summer Gatherings
This Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad is a refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings, bursting with flavor and easy to prepare.
Equipment
- Pot
- bowl
- - Colander
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 8 oz Uncooked fusilli pasta
For the Shrimp
- 1 lb Shrimp (31-40 size)
For the Vegetables
- 1 cup Celery chopped
- 1 medium Red onion chopped
For the Dressing
- 1 cup Mayo
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Lemon zest
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill chopped
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika optional
Instructions
Steps to Prepare
- Boil the Pasta: Bring a salted pot of water to a boil, add the fusilli pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water.
- Prep the Shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cool water to thaw. Peel, devein, and prepare an ice bath.
- Cook the Shrimp: Boil water, add shrimp, and cook for 2-3 minutes until opaque. Transfer to the ice bath.
- Combine Ingredients: Chop celery and red onion, then mix them with drained pasta and shrimp in a large salad bowl.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk mayo, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, dill, and olive oil until smooth.
- Mix it All Together: Add dressing to the salad and toss to coat. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Cover salad and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, allow the salad to chill for the recommended time to enhance the flavors.