Shrimp Pasta Salad with Dill

Dill, lemon juice, and vegetables add layers of incredible flavor to this shrimp pasta salad that makes an attractive dish for parties or potlucks.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 279 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch white sugar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 cup ditalini pasta
• 2 tablespoons diced red onion
• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal
• 12 uncooked medium shrimp
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.25 cup frozen peas, thawed and drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp in hot oil until bright pink on the outside and meat is opaque, about 5 minutes. Immediately immerse shrimp in a bowl of cold water and let cool for at least 10 minutes.

Step 3

Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add shrimp, mayonnaise, sour cream, peas, celery, red onion, lemon juice, dill, sugar, salt, and pepper to the bowl; stir until well combined. Adjust seasonings to taste. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.