Bob's Shrimp Pasta Salad
Measurements are approximate or to taste. Bob's shorter "Shrimp Salad" note lists the same idea - elbows, Old Bay (or Cajun seasoning), onion, celery, Miracle Whip and black olives.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Elbow macaroni, 1 1/2 to 2 cups
- 3/4 cup Onion, 1/2 to 3/4 cup, finely diced
- 1/2 Green bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalk Celery, small, diced
- 1 Key lime juice, juice of 1 Key lime
- 1 lb Shrimp, cooked, cut into small bites (some crabmeat wouldn't hurt)
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 5 tbsp Old Bay seasoning, 2 tablespoons or more, plus 3 tablespoons or more
- 1 tbsp Adobo seasoning, Goya, red cap, or more
- Turmeric
- Salt
- Black pepper
- dash Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp Paprika
- 1/4 cup Olive oil, extra-virgin, about
- Mayonnaise
- Miracle Whip
- Black olive, sliced, optional
Directions
- Cook the pasta and let cool.
- Put everything in a large bowl, drizzle with about 1/4 cup olive oil and add mayonnaise and Miracle Whip, about 1 part mayo to 4 parts Miracle Whip, to the consistency you like. Fold together.
- Add sliced black olives if you like.