Best 10 Shrimp Mac Cheese Salad Recipes

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Shrimp mac cheese salad is a flavorful and filling dish that combines the classic flavors of shrimp and macaroni and cheese with the freshness of a salad. It's a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a potluck gathering. From creamy and cheesy to tangy and spicy, there are endless variations of shrimp mac cheese salad to suit every taste. Whether you prefer classic macaroni and cheese with a few added shrimp or a more adventurous combination of flavors and textures, this article will guide you through some of the best recipes to find the perfect shrimp mac cheese salad for your next meal.

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GARLIC SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE (PRAWNS)



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Recipe video above. Plump, juicy garlicky shrimp WITH a silky creamy, cheesy macaroni AND a crunchy parmesan topping?? Be still my beating heart. BONUS: It's all made in ONE POT!

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Side Dish

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 17

500 g / 1 lb peeled shrimp/prawns ((Note 1))
3 garlic cloves (, finely chopped)
1 tbsp olive oil
50 g / 3.5 tbsp unsalted butter (, divided)
3 tbsp / 30g flour (, plain / all purpose)
2 cups / 500ml milk (, preferably warmed (Note 2))
2.5 cups hot tap water
250 g / 8 oz elbow macaroni (, uncooked (2.5 cups))
1.5 cups (150g) cheese ((Cheddar, gruyere, or other), freshly grated (Note 3))
3/4 cup (75g) mozzarella cheese (, freshly grated (Note 3))
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp mustard powder
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan
1 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler/grill on high.
  • Mix together Breadcrumb Topping.
  • Heat oil and melt 1 tbsp butter in a large, deep skillet or heatproof pot on the stove over high heat.
  • Add shrimp, sprinkle with pepper, then cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for another minute until the shrimp has changed colour but not fully cooked.
  • Transfer to bowl. Turn heat down to medium.
  • Melt remaining butter. Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour milk in slowly, stirring as you go. Once incorporated and lump free (use whisk if needed), stir in Seasonings, then water.
  • Once the liquid is hot, add macaroni. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring regularly, until macaroni is almost cooked through, then take it off the stove.
  • Add cheeses and stir through, then add shrimp. Taste for salt - tweak if needed. It should be saucy (see video) - it gets absorbed. Should still be saucy at this stage - sauce gets absorbed/thickens more in next step.
  • Sprinkle over breadcrumbs, then place under the hot grill for just 2 - 3 minutes until the top is golden.
  • Sprinkle with parsley if desired and served immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 168 mg, Sodium 1176 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE



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This macaroni and cheese takes on a subtle coastal flair with the addition of shrimp. I used cooked salad shrimp as I found the size comparable to the elbow macaroni.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¾ cup 1% milk
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 ½ tablespoons sour cream
½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup frozen salad shrimp
2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour 5 cups water into a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Add macaroni and boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until a smooth paste is formed. Slowly pour in milk, stirring to incorporate. Add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and Cajun seasoning. Drain macaroni and stir into the sauce. Add frozen shrimp and stir to combine.
  • Pour macaroni mixture into an oval au gratin dish. Top with panko bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 288.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SHRIMP MAC & CHEESE SALAD



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My mother had a recipe similar to this one, but lost it, and no one could find the original recipe. After an exhaustive search on the internet, I decided to re-create the salad from memory. Mom thinks I did a pretty good job! -Daphne DeLaney, Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, cut up
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
4 ounces Gouda cheese, shredded
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp, cut into pieces
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped dill pickle
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove pan from heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Add macaroni; stir to coat. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature., In another large bowl, combine the shrimp, onion, red pepper, mayonnaise, celery, pickle, salt and pepper. Fold in cooled macaroni mixture; cover and chill. Serve on lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

MACARONI SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet relish
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 pound elbow pasta, cooked according to box directions
1 stalk celery, diced
1 sweet onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Paprika, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill pan or grill to medium-high heat.
  • Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat, sprinkling generously with salt and pepper. Place the shrimp on the grill pan (or in a grill basket on the grill) and cook, flipping once halfway through, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Stir together the mayonnaise, relish, vinegar and Dijon mustard in a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta, celery, onion and bell pepper and toss to combine and coat with dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to overnight. Top the salad with the grilled shrimp and sprinkle with the parsley and paprika right before serving.

TANGY SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



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Another recipe from the 1980 version of the Grace Evangelical Congregational Church cookbook from Muir, Pennsylvania that was given to me by my Nana when I became an adult. This recipe was submitted to the cookbook by Mrs. Alice (Podgie) Meyer. She didn't specify the number of servings this recipe makes. So, I am using guesswork. Chill time is not included in cooking time.

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories     Potluck

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb shrimp, shelled
1 1/2 cups macaroni, cooked and drained
4 ounces American cheese, cubed
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cut up shrimp.
  • Toss shrimp,cheese, onion, celery and onion with the macaroni.
  • Blend remaining ingredients and toss with shrimp mixture.
  • Chill before serving.

MOM'S SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



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My mom's unusual salad has been popular with friends and family for many years. This salad calls for a lot of ingredients but is worth the effort. If possible, use pickle juice instead of the vinegar.

Provided by Becky Wergers

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon finely diced onion
1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper
½ cup diced celery
¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon celery seed
⅛ teaspoon chili powder
ground black pepper to taste
2 ounces cooked salad shrimp

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the macaroni and let it cook until al dente; drain well.
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine onion, bell pepper, celery, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, ketchup, pickle juices, horseradish, hot pepper sauce, parsley, celery seed, chili powder, salt, black pepper and shrimp. Fold the macaroni into the mixture. Cover and chill at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 243.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



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My mom made this shrimp macaroni salad one day for a picnic and it was such a hit, there were no leftovers and we have been making it ever since. I have even omitted the shrimp at times due to allergies of our guests and it is still everyone's favorite.

Provided by Renee Coley

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound tri-color pasta
1 pound cooked and peeled medium shrimp
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup sliced pitted green olives
3 green onions, sliced
1 cup lemon juice
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse and drain.
  • Mix macaroni, shrimp, tomatoes, olives, and green onions together in a large bowl.
  • Combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper for dressing in a separate bowl or mixing glass. Pour dressing over salad and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 110.7 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 490.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

HAM AND SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



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"This refreshing summer salad, chock-full of ham and shrimp, is almost a complete meal in itself," says Andrea Bolden from Unionville, Tennessee. "Served with freshly baked bread and a fruit dessert, it's a great lunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups cubed cooked ham or chicken
4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 cup frozen cooked small shrimp, thawed
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup each chopped onion, green pepper and sweet red pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
DRESSING:
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons vinegar
1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the ham, macaroni, shrimp, celery, onion, peppers and cheese. In another bowl, combine the dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill for several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 9g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOM'S MACARONI SHRIMP SALAD



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This is a basic at our house, and we have it two or three times a month. I love the french dressing flavor instead of blah macaroni.

Provided by OahuPat Abrams

Categories     Potluck

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups salad macaroni, uncooked
1/4 cup French dressing
1/4 cup sliced green onion
4 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
1/4 cup diced sweet pickle
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper or seasoning salt
1 can shrimp, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Boil macaroni until tender.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water to keep it from sticking together.
  • Add dressing and chill for at least one hour, or overnight.
  • Combine mustard, mayonnaise and seasonings.
  • Add together with remainder of ingredients to the macaroni and mix well.
  • Better if mixed an hour ahead of eating, so the flavors can blend together.

HAWAIIAN MAC SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Hawaiian Mac Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Buttery shrimp with a creamy mac salad is a match guaranteed to make your taste buds water. Cook your shrimp in a bed of foaming butter until they're pink and opaque, then sauté your garlic for no more than a minute for the best homemade garlic butter you'll ever taste! You can also quickly make this garlic butter as the perfect topper to any meal!

Provided by Nichi Hoskins

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ lb elbow macaroni, cooked according to package instructions until past al dente
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
½ cup whole milk, plus more as needed
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup mayonnaise, divided
¼ cup white onion, grated
1 cup carrot, grated
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Drain the macaroni and transfer to a large bowl. While the pasta is still hot, mix in the apple cider vinegar and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ cup (120 ml) of milk, the sugar, and ½ cup (120 G) of mayonnaise.
  • Toss the mayonnaise mixture with the slightly warm macaroni until well coated. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or up to 4 hours, until fully cooled.
  • To the cooled macaroni, add the remaining ½ cup (120 G) of mayonnaise, the onion, and carrots. If the pasta appears a bit dry, add up to ¼ cup (60 ml) more milk. Season with the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and the pepper.
  • Garnish with the scallions before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 12 grams

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use freshly cooked shrimp.
  • If you don't have time to cook shrimp, you can use frozen shrimp that has been thawed.
  • Be sure to drain the shrimp well before adding it to the salad.
  • Use a good quality macaroni and cheese. You can either make your own or use a store-bought brand.
  • Add your favorite vegetables to the salad. Some good options include celery, carrots, onions, and peas.
  • If you like a creamy salad, add some mayonnaise or sour cream.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Shrimp macaroni salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and other gatherings. It can be made ahead of time, which makes it a great option for busy weeknights. With a few simple tips, you can make a shrimp macaroni salad that is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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