Seafood Macaroni Salad with Shrimp and Crab
This chilled pasta salad combines tender macaroni with sweet shrimp and crab, all coated in a creamy, tangy dressing. Crunchy celery, onion, and green bell pepper add freshness, while dill, paprika, and a hint of cocktail sauce bring balanced flavor. Serve Seafood Macaroni Salad with Shrimp and Crab for summer cookouts, potlucks, or as a make-ahead lunch.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Seafood Macaroni Salad with Shrimp and Crab, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 69
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Prepare salad: Put the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 15 minutes.
- 2
Take the eggs out of the hot water, cool them under cold running water, and peel them.
- 3
Slice 1 egg for garnish and chop the remaining 4 eggs.
- 4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- 5
Combine the shrimp, crab, macaroni, chopped eggs, celery, onion, and bell pepper in a large bowl.
- 6
Make dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, cocktail sauce, dill, mint, salt, sugar, and hot pepper sauce until well blended.
- 7
Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with the egg slices. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours.
- Calories 740.4 kcal High 37%
- Protein 34.92 g Good Source 70%
- Carbohydrate 77.23 g 28%
- Total Fat 33.52 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 5.82 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 304.78 mg High 102%
- Sodium 691.57 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 5.77 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 5.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 149.48 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 6.52 mg Good Source 36%
- Potassium 642.99 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 89.84 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 2.68 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 1.19 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Seafood Macaroni Salad with Shrimp and Crab is an American side dish recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Cocktail Sauce, Dried Dill, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 740.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Seafood Macaroni Salad with Shrimp and Crab?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Seafood Macaroni Salad with Shrimp and Crab made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Cocktail Sauce, Dried Dill, Eggs, Fresh Mint. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Seafood Macaroni Salad with Shrimp and Crab?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 740.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Seafood Macaroni Salad with Shrimp and Crab easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Seafood Macaroni Salad with Shrimp and Crab healthy?
- Seafood Macaroni Salad with Shrimp and Crab has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 740.4 calories and 34.92 g of protein, or 70% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 691.57 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.82 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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