Sunday, January 24, 2010

Cold Shrimp Pasta Salad

Cold Shrimp Pasta Salad
1 lb raw shrimp and 1 bag of shrimp/crab boil
***OR***
¾ lb precooked shrimp (shelled) and 1/8 tsp filé powder
(the shrimp can be medium to large size, but they should be big enough
not to get stuck inside the shell pasta)

12 oz small shell macaroni (uncooked)
½ cup green onions, chopped (green parts only)
½ cup celery, chopped
½ cup pimento stuffed green olives (pre-sliced)
¼ cup green olive juice
½ cup dill pickles, chopped
¼ cup dill pickle juice
1 cup mayonnaise
1/8 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
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If using raw shrimp, peel devein, and place in boiling water with the shrimp/crab boil bag already in it. Boil for 3 min, remove and drain.

Boil pasta al dente, then drain and rinse in colander with cold water.
Combine all ingredients and let chill overnight.

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