Mom's Shrimp Macaroni Salad

Mom's Shrimp Macaroni Salad
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    208

This Shrimp Macaroni Salad is an unexpectedly delightful combination of flavors and textures. Creamy, tangy, and subtly spicy, it's a crowd-pleasing dish that elevates the classic macaroni salad with the briny sweetness of shrimp.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    15 g
  • Cholesterol
    22 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    243 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 8 mins 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.

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02 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Drain the macaroni well.

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03 Step

Recipe View 2 mins In a medium-sized bowl, combine mayonnaise, celery, relish, shrimp, ketchup, vinegar, onion, bell pepper, parsley, horseradish, celery seed, hot pepper sauce, chili powder, and black pepper.

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04 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Gently fold the cooked macaroni into the mixture, ensuring it's evenly coated.

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Recipe View 3 hrs Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

For an extra layer of flavor, try using pickle juice in place of the white wine vinegar.
Feel free to adjust the amount of hot pepper sauce and chili powder to suit your spice preference.
The salad can be made a day ahead of time, which allows the flavors to develop even further.
Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving for a pop of color and freshness.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 69 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Arch Lakin

    This salad was a hit at our family picnic! Everyone loved the tangy flavor.

  • Lillie Lowe

    My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this salad!

  • Summer Vonrueden

    I made this ahead of time for a potluck, and it was even better the next day.

  • Madonna Damore

    I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The pickle juice is a game-changer!

  • Darien Von

    Next time, I'm going to try adding some avocado for extra creaminess.

  • Christa Dibbert

    I added a little bit of dill pickle relish instead of sweet, and it gave it a nice savory flavor.

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