Ingredients
2 pounds (910 g) shrimp, preferably small
1 (16-ounce/455 g) box macaroni noodles, cooked according to package instructions
6 hard-boiled eggs, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 cup (100 g) diced celery
1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise
2 tablespoons mustard
2 teaspoons celery salt
Instructions
- Peel, wash, and devein the shrimp, removing the tails.
- In a saucepan, bring 3 cups (720 ml) of water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2–4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine macaroni, shrimp, eggs, relish, and celery.
- Stir in mayonnaise, mustard, and celery salt until evenly mixed.
- Serve immediately for a warm salad, or refrigerate and serve chilled.
Notes
- Add chopped red onions or bell peppers for crunch and color.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Use dill pickles instead of sweet relish for a tangier taste.
- Add Old Bay seasoning or paprika for extra flavor.
- Substitute shrimp with crabmeat or chicken for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish, Main Course
- Method: Boiled, Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
