Best 7 Seashell Shrimp Salad Recipes

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Seashell shrimp salad is a classic party dish, often served in a hollowed-out seashell for an elegant presentation. It's made with cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, celery, onion, bell pepper, and a variety of seasonings. There are many different recipes for seashell shrimp salad, so you're sure to find one that suits your taste. Some recipes call for cooked shrimp that is chopped or shredded, while others use canned or frozen shrimp. The mayonnaise-based dressing can be made with a variety of ingredients, including sour cream, yogurt, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. The celery, onion, and bell pepper add crunch and flavor to the salad. Some recipes also include hard-boiled eggs, chopped nuts, or fresh herbs for added texture and flavor. Seashell shrimp salad is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It's also a great way to use up leftover cooked shrimp.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP SHELL SALAD



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My mother came up with this lovely salad when she lived in Anchorage, Alaska, and I modified it to make it lower in fat. Instead of buying small shrimp and chopping them, I often use salad shrimp. -Adrienne Barbe of Litchfield, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup seafood cocktail sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 hard-boiled large eggs
2 cups cooked small shrimp, divided
2 cups cooked small pasta shells
3 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
5 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • For dressing, in a bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Cut eggs in half; discard yolks or save for another use. Chop egg whites. Set aside 10 shrimp for garnish; chop remaining shrimp., In a bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, pasta, celery, egg whites and green onions. Add dressing and toss to coat. Serve on lettuce. Garnish with reserved shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 835mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP 'N' SHELLS SALAD



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"I received this recipe from a friend," explains Heather Richardson. "It can even be served as a light dinner with toasted garlic bread." The St. Paul, Virginia reader serves the low-fat salad on a bed of fresh greens.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces uncooked small pasta shells
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup diced pimientos
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, for dressing, combine the mayonnaise, cheese, buttermilk, onion, parsley, basil, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor; cover and process until blended., Drain the pasta and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, shrimp, peas, pimientos, tomato and onions. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SEASHELL SHRIMP SALAD



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This is yet another recipe from a regional magazine that my family enjoyed. I especially like it served with crackers and fresh fruit. If you would like, you can substitute diced ham for the shrimp.

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces shell pasta
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
8 ounces small shrimp, cooked and cooled
1 large red onion, diced
1 cucumber, diced
6 ounces frozen green peas
salt and pepper
lettuce leaf, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni al dente and drain well.
  • Prepare ranch dressing according to directions on package.
  • Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours to let the flavors combine.
  • Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves.

SEA SHELL SHRIMP SALAD



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This salad dish has a refreshing taste on a nice sunny day. My family loves it. Found this recipe on the back of the bag of shells. I added a bit more to it.

Provided by Marsha D.

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups shell pasta, cooked and drained
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced carrot
12 ounces freshly cooked baby shrimp

Steps:

  • Cook shells as it is directed on pkg.
  • Rinse and drain well.
  • In a large bowl combine mayonnaise,mustard,lemon juice,dill weed and salt.
  • Mix well.
  • Add cumcumbers,carrots, shrimp and shells.
  • Mix well Cover and chill in ref.
  • for 2-4hours or overnight.

SEA SHELLS SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound medium-size shell shape pasta, cooked to al dente, cold shocked, well drained
2 scallions, chopped, both whites and greens
1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped into fine dice
1/3 cup tiny frozen green peas, a generous handful
1/4 to 1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 or 4 sprigs fresh tarragon, chopped to about 2 tablespoons
Coarse salt and pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Romaine or leaf lettuce, for lining plate under salad

Steps:

  • Pile salad ingredients in a mixing bowl as you prepare them. Combine salad ingredients, taste, and adjust seasonings. Serve salad on bed of lettuce leaves.
  • Yield: Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 8 to 10 minutes for pasta Ease of preparation: moderate

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

SEARED SHRIMP SALAD



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This light and refreshing salad makes for a perfect warm-weather meal when avocados are in season. Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, "Emeril 20-40-60 Fresh Food Fast," HarperStudio Publishers, New York, 2009, courtesy Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch of salt
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
One 5-ounce bag prewashed mixed greens (about 8 cups)
2 oranges, peeled and segmented
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 ripe avocado, halved, seeded, and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine the orange juice, lime juice, honey, 1/2 teaspoon of the crushed red pepper, the soy sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a small nonreactive bowl. Whisk to blend. In a slow, steady stream, whisk in the 1/4 cup olive oil. Set the vinaigrette aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining olive oil in a 12- inch saute pan over medium-high heat. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Add the shrimp to the pan, in two batches if necessary, and cook until they have curled and are just cooked through, 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the greens, oranges, red onion, and pinch of salt. Whisk the vinaigrette, and add 3 tablespoons to the salad. Toss lightly to combine, and then divide the salad among four serving plates. Take 3 to 4 slices of the avocado and fan them out on top of each salad. Divide the shrimp evenly among the salads. Drizzle a little more vinaigrette over the shrimp and avocado, and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality shrimp. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the salad.
  • Cook the shrimp properly. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery, so be sure to cook them just until they are opaque and pink.
  • Chill the shrimp before adding them to the salad. This will help to keep them firm and prevent them from becoming overcooked.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the salad. This will add flavor, color, and texture.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. A simple vinaigrette is a good place to start, but you can also try a creamy dressing or a tangy citrus dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This is when it will be at its best.

Conclusion:

Seashell shrimp salad is a light and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. With its combination of fresh shrimp, vegetables, and a tangy dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table.

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