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Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipe

A refreshing and easy-to-make shrimp pasta salad, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz Pasta any short pasta
  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. 2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  3. 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  4. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pour over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
  5. 5. Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Pasta, Salad, Shrimp
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