Angel Hair Pasta Shrimp Salad Recipe

Elevate your weeknight meal with this vibrant and flavorful Angel Hair Pasta Shrimp Salad! A simple recipe transformed with crispy bacon, juicy shrimp, and briny olives. Customize it to your liking – add your favorite veggies or spices for a personalized twist. Ready in just 10 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 647.7 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Angel Hair Pasta Shrimp Salad

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Angel Hair Pasta Shrimp Salad

  • Angel Hair Pasta
  • Cooked Shrimp
  • Bacon
  • Green Onion
  • Black Olives
  • Grape Tomatoes
  • Ranch Dressing

How to Make Angel Hair Pasta Shrimp Salad

  1. Cook 8 ounces of angel hair pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. While pasta cooks, cook 4 slices of bacon until crispy. Remove from pan and set aside to cool completely. Crumble bacon once cool.
  3. Chop 1/4 cup green onions.
  4. Combine cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, green onions, 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives, and 1/2 cup ranch dressing in a large bowl. Gently toss to combine.
  5. Add 1 cup cooked shrimp to the pasta mixture. Stir gently to avoid breaking the shrimp.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for later. Garnish with extra green onions or a sprinkle of paprika if desired.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

38 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

41g

Carbs

16g