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Recipe Name Festive Macaroni-Shrimp Salad
Category Soups & Salads
Servings 6
Total Time 6 hrs 5 mins
Origin
Ingredients
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 1/2 lbs unpeeled shrimp
  • 3 3/4 cup uncooked corksrew macaroni
  • 1 (6 oz) pkg chinese pea pods
  • 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1/2 to 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chopped pimientos
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp coarsely ground pepper
  • Instructions
  • Bring water to a boil; add shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Darin well, rinse with cold water. Chill, peel, and devein shrimp and set aside.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water; drain again.
  • Cook pea pods according to directions and set aside.
  • Combine shrimp, macaroni, pea pods, and remaining ingredients in large bowl.
  • Toss lightly until well coated. Chill 6 hours.
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    Variations 1 (10 oz) english peas can be substituted for pea pods