SHRIMP AND CRAB MACARONI SALAD

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A cool main dish seafood salad for hot summer days using small salad shrimp and either imitation or real crabmeat.

Provided by Fred

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 4h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
5 eggs
2 strips celery, diced
½ onion, minced
½ green bell pepper, diced
½ pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ pound crabmeat
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon fresh mint
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white sugar
2 teaspoons cocktail sauce
⅛ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water and let cool. Peel eggs and reserve 1 egg for the garnish. Chop the remaining 4 eggs.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine macaroni, eggs, celery, onion, green pepper, shrimp and crab.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, dill, mint, salt, sugar, cocktail sauce and hot pepper sauce.
  • Pour the dressing mixture into the macaroni mixture and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle top with paprika and decorate with extra sliced egg. Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 256.8 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 893.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

K Kale
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy macaroni salad.


San A
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This is a great recipe for a light and summery meal.


fpc._clan
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I love the tangy dressing on this salad. It's the perfect balance to the sweetness of the shrimp and crab.


MS MUSFIK
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


pyar ali
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I've never had macaroni salad with shrimp and crab before, but it was amazing! I'll definitely be making this again.


Tarkely Hfdfrd
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This salad is perfect for a summer party or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and everyone will love it.


rowen bilbrey
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I love the combination of shrimp and crab in this salad. It's so unique and delicious.


hd gaga hd agag
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This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had! It's so flavorful and the dressing is perfect.


Morium Munni
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.


Seyam Sarkar
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This salad is a must-try! It's so delicious and refreshing.


Zohan Khan
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I love this salad! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Saiful so5776
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This is my new favorite macaroni salad recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Darius Thuston
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the fact that it's so light and refreshing.


Stephen Hearst
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This macaroni salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of shrimp and crab, and the dressing is just the right amount of tangy and creamy.