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Refreshing Shrimp Pasta Salad

This creamy shrimp pasta salad combines sweet bay shrimp, vermicelli, and a unique tropical sauce for a make-ahead dish that's perfect for summer gatherings. Better when prepared a day ahead!
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword Pasta Recipes, Pasta Salad, Shrimp Pasta Salad, Shrimp Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling 1 day
Total Time 1 day 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 232kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces vermicelli pasta
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 4 teaspoons Pickapeppa Sauce
  • 1 pound cooked bay shrimp
  • 3 hard-cooked eggs chopped
  • 1 cup light mayonnaise
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the vermicelli according to the package instructions. Rinse with cool water, drain, and set aside to cool.
  • Toss the pasta with the green onions.
  • Add Pickapeppa Sauce, shrimp, eggs, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Lightly toss to combine.
  • Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

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Recipe Tips

For best results, allow this salad to chill for the full 24 hours. The flavors develop significantly during this time, and the pasta absorbs the dressing, creating a more cohesive dish. If you're in a hurry, a minimum of 4 hours will work, but the flavor won't be quite as developed.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 217mg | Sodium: 764mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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