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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
Seafood Macaroni Salad with Shrimp and Crab
  1. 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. 2

    Take the eggs out of the hot water, cool them under cold running water, and peel them.

  3. 3

    Slice 1 egg for garnish and chop the remaining 4 eggs.

  4. 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. 5

    Combine the shrimp, crab, macaroni, chopped eggs, celery, onion, and bell pepper in a large bowl.

  6. 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. 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.

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 731.99 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 731.99 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.

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