Creamy Shrimp Macaroni Salad

Name: Creamy Shrimp Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaroni; 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped; Salt and black pepper to taste

This refreshing shrimp macaroni salad is the perfect crowd pleasing side dish for your next summer barbecue.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· August 12, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

There is always one dish at every summer party that disappears from the table first, and this shrimp macaroni salad is definitely it. It is creamy, full of sweet shrimp, and has a lovely crunch from fresh vegetables that keeps everyone coming back for another scoop.

My best tip is to use a generous amount of Old Bay seasoning in your boiling water. It infuses the pasta and the shrimp with a savory flavor right from the start, which makes the whole salad taste incredible.

Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and stir in the Old Bay seasoning.
2
Cook the macaroni according to the package directions, then drain it and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
3
In the same boiling water, cook the shrimp for about 2 to 3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and let them cool down completely.
4
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, and lemon juice to create the dressing.
5
Add the cooled macaroni, shrimp, celery, bell pepper, red onion, and dill to the bowl.
6
Toss everything together until the pasta and shrimp are well coated in the dressing.
7
Season with salt and pepper, then cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving so the flavors can blend.

💡 Tips

Store this salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. If it seems a little dry after being chilled, stir in a fresh spoonful of mayonnaise before you serve it to guests.

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