Alphabet Macaroni Shrimp Salad
Tiny alphabet pasta loaded with cooked shrimp makes this an easy pasta salad.
Ingredients
- 1 small package mini alphabet macaroni
- 4 hard-boiled eggs chopped small
- 2 cans shrimp rinsed and drained
- 3 green onions diced fine
- ¼ cup green bell pepper finely diced
- mayonnaise -added in desired consistency
- salt and pepper
- smoked paprika
Instructions
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Following the directions on the package of mini alphabet macaroni, bring the water to a boil in a medium-large pot. Add 1 tsp. salt to the water and add the macaroni. Cook until tender, just a little al dente (about 10-12 minutes). Drain excess water.
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Stir together the cooked and cooled alphabet pasta, shrimp, diced veggies and hard boiled eggs.
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Add mayonnaise to your liking. Season with salt and pepper. Stir it all together. Move to the serving bowl and sprinkle lightly with smoked paprika. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
*Mini Alphabet pasta can often be found at the Mexican specialty stores.