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pasta & shrimp salad

Recipe by
Amy H.
Detroit, MI

Anything with shrimp!

yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For pasta & shrimp salad

  • 3 c
    water
  • 1 lb
    uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 c
    penne pasta
  • 1/2 c
    diced celery
  • 1/2 c
    sliced ripe olives
  • 1/2 c
    sliced water chesnuts
  • 3/4 c
    mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    pepper

How To Make pasta & shrimp salad

  • 1
    Bring water to a boil; add shirmp and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill.
  • 2
    Cook penne pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • 3
    Combine mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • 4
    Combine veggies, pasta, shrimp and mayonnaise mixture and toss until coated and well combined. Cover salad and chill. Yield: 4-6 servings.
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