Description
Transform your next gathering with this delightful Po Boy Shrimp Pasta Salad, a vibrant twist on the classic shrimp po’ boy sandwich! Bursting with flavor and featuring a creamy remoulade dressing, this dish is perfect for potlucks, summer barbecues, or casual family dinners. With tender shrimp, cheese tortellini, and fresh vegetables, every bite is a celebration of Southern-inspired goodness. Plus, it’s quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes—making it an ideal choice for busy days or last-minute get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 pound medium shrimp (shelled, deveined tails on)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2/3 cup chopped dill pickles
- 2 cups packed roughly chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced small red onion
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Cajun seasoning mix
Instructions
- Prepare the Remoulade Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Cajun seasoning mix. Set aside a half teaspoon for later. Combine remaining dressing ingredients in a medium bowl with the reserved seasoning and whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Season the Shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil and remaining Cajun seasoning in a medium bowl. Let sit while preparing other ingredients.
- Cook the Tortellini: Boil tortellini in salted water according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Shrimp: In a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat, cook shrimp for about 4 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove tails once cool enough to handle.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine cooked tortellini, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, and red onion. Drizzle with remoulade dressing and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 150mg