There’s just something about pickled shrimp that makes me giddy.
And thanks to the pasta, its filling enough to serve as a meal.
The flavors will meld and deepen as it sits.
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Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to two or three days.
Revive, if needed, by tossing with a splash of olive oil or lemon juice before serving.
What To Serve With Southern Shrimp Pasta Salad
This pasta salad epitomizes a one-dish meal.
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One or the other, or both, and you’ll certainly have a satisfying meal on your hands.
Very labor intensive with all the chopping but worth it."
MaineWoman commented, “Made it for guests for Memorial Day and it was a huge success.
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Very very good.”
Bring 12 cups water and 3 tablespoons of the salt to a boil in a large stockpot over medium-high.
Add orecchiette pasta, and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 12 minutes.
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Do not remove boiling water from heat.
Let cook until just pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes; drain.
Immediately transfer shrimp to ice water; let shrimp cool completely, about 7 minutes.
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Gradually whisk in oil until smooth and combined.
Serve, or cover and store in refrigerator up to 24 hours.
This salad can be served at room temperature right after preparing, or chilled.
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Cook shrimp only until pink and just cooked through for the most tender texture.
Transferring them immediately to an ice bath helps stop the cooking process to keep that ideal texture intact.
