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Soul Food Shrimp Spaghetti Pasta Salad With Italian Dressing

Soul Food Shrimp Spaghetti Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

This soul food pasta salad recipe is a beautiful summertime classic made with a zesty sauce, irresistible steamed shrimp, and delicious seasoning.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 8
Calories: 241kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

  • Large pan or skillet
  • Large pot
  • Colander

Ingredients

Ingredients for the shrimp

  • 12 oz shrimp jumbo, frozen or thawed, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ teaspoon avocado oil or cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Ingredients for Black folks’ soul food Southern pasta with Italian dressing

  • 8 oz spaghetti noodles uncooked spaghetti noodles or angel hair pasta
  • 2½ cups water
  • 1 cup tomato chopped
  • 1 cup cucumber peeled and chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 10 oz Italian dressing zesty Italian salad dressing
  • 6 tablespoons seasoning Salad Supreme Seasoning or 1 packet of dry Italian dressing seasoning

Instructions

Instructions for the shrimp

  • Heat the butter and oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
  • Add the garlic, salt, pepper, and shrimp, and sauté the shrimp for about 4 minutes until they turn pink.
  • Turn the stovetop off, remove the shrimp from the skillet, and set them aside.

Instructions for the spaghetti pasta

  • Break the uncooked spaghetti in half.
  • Boil the pasta in a large pot according to the package instructions.
  • Put the olive oil into the water to keep the noodles from clumping when boiling.
  • When cooking is finished, drain the liquid from the pasta using a colander.
  • Then rinse the noodles in cold water and allow the excess water to drain.
  • Mix the Italian dressing and Salad Supreme seasoning or dry Italian dressing seasoning in a medium-sized bowl with the cooked spaghetti pasta.
  • Fold in the tomatoes, cucumber, and the set aside shrimp.
  • Cover and refrigerate the pasta salad for an hour.
  • Serve this soul food shrimp spaghetti pasta chilled, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 661mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 413IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 5mg

❤️ Why trust this recipe?

Created + tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that don’t sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions — measurements, timing, and techniques are written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda. Make-it-your-way guidance included, so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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