Description
Shrimp pasta salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight meals. This delicious recipe features tender shrimp tossed with al dente fusilli pasta, fresh vegetables, and a creamy lemon dill dressing that adds a zesty kick. Not only is it easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, but it’s also versatile enough to be served as a main course or side dish. Enjoy the nutritious blend of protein from shrimp and fiber from fresh veggies in this delightful salad that can be made ahead and chilled for an even more flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups uncooked fusilli pasta
- 1 pound shrimp (thawed & peeled)
- 2 sticks celery (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh dill (chopped)
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, drain, and rinse with cool water.
- Prepare the shrimp by boiling them for 2-3 minutes until pink, then transfer to an ice bath to cool.
- Chop celery and red onion, adding them to a large bowl with the cooled pasta and shrimp.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and zest, dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Combine everything in the salad bowl, toss well, and chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 150mg