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Friday, October 7, 2016

Shrimp and Pasta Shell Salad

Shrimp and Pasta Shell Salad Dressing: 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise, or more if needed 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons ketchup 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 lemon, juiced 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill Salad: 1 (12 ounce) package small pasta shells 1 pound cooked, peeled, and deveined small shrimp - cut in half 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper 3/4 cup diced celery salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch paprika, for garnish 3 sprigs fresh dill, or as desired Whisk 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; add lemon juice and 1/3 cup chopped dill. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate. Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil and stir in pasta shells; cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool pasta slightly; drain again. Transfer to a large bowl. Toss shrimp with pasta; add red bell pepper, celery, and dressing to pasta and shrimp. Mix thoroughly to coat and fill shells with dressing. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 2 to 3 hours. Stir salad again before serving and season to taste with more salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper if desired. If salad seems a little dry, mix in a little more mayonnaise. Garnish with paprika and sprigs of dill.

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