shrimp and crab macaroni salad

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Anywhere, AL
Updated on Apr 17, 2016

This recipe is adapted from another macaroni salad with shrimp and crab .. I changed it so much it turned into my own... Recently, I offered it at my daughter's cookout and it didn't last long ! I have labeled it excellent in my files and hope you do too.. Enjoy !!

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method Stove Top
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped fine
  • 1 medium onion, chopped fine
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped fine
  • 1 pound bag of cooked plain shrimp, chopped to desired size.
  • 1 pound bag of imitation crabmeat, chopped to desired size.
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 4 teaspoons cocktail sauce
  • 3 teaspoons paprika

How To Make shrimp and crab macaroni salad

  • Step 1
    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until al dente; drain. run cold water over noodles
  • Step 2
    In a large mixing bowl, combine macaroni, celery, onion, green pepper, shrimp, and crab.
  • Step 3
    In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, dill, salt, sugar, cocktail sauce.
  • Step 4
    Pour the dressing mixture into the macaroni mixture and mix well. Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 4 to 6 hours.

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Category: Pasta Salads
Keyword: #shrimp
Keyword: #Summer
Keyword: #crab
Keyword: #picnic
Keyword: #pasta
Keyword: #side
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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