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Shrimp and Crab Macaroni Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Fred

"A cool main dish seafood salad for hot summer days using small salad shrimp and either imitation or real crabmeat."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 9 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  4 Hrs 45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 strips celery, diced
  • 1/2 onion, minced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound crabmeat
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  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cocktail sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 teaspoons paprika, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water and let cool. Peel eggs and reserve 1 egg for the garnish. Chop the remaining 4 eggs.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine macaroni, eggs, celery, onion, green pepper, shrimp and crab.
  4. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, dill, mint, salt, sugar, cocktail sauce and hot pepper sauce.
  5. Pour the dressing mixture into the macaroni mixture and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle top with paprika and decorate with extra sliced egg. Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 4 to 6 hours.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2007 by TEVANS211
This recipe is wonderful! I also make this with small seashell pasta and small salad shrimp. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2003 by DARKGRYPHONESS
Don't waste your time, or shrimp. Has no flavor! Very bland, threw most of it away. Will not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2003 by WILDDAYCARE
I took this recipe, when we went camping w/ friends and everyone loved it!! I did add a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2006 by plain jane
I loved this recipe and made it for the first time for a group if friends. I was worried that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2003 by BAX9
I made this dish for my coworkers and everyone raved over it. I decreased the milk and added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2006 by Nina
This is the best macaroni salad Ive had yet! The mint, the dill, the onion...even the touch of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2003 by KK
This was good ,but next time I make it I will omit the milk & add more dill weed & cocktail... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2007 by inthegarden
I made this salad for a church potluck, and it was a hit! It looked pretty and the flavor... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Shrimp and Crab Macaroni Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 624

  • Total Fat: 35.8g
  • Cholesterol: 287mg
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Total Carbs: 45.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 29.5g

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