Poor Man's Shrimp

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Shell macaroni are stuffed with a creamy tuna mixture in this easy to prepare, fun to eat appetizer. Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves with toothpicks, and make sure plenty of cocktail sauce is available! Be prepared with additional 'shrimp' ready to fill the serving dish as your guests make this great appetizer disappear quickly. I keep extras in the fridge. Enjoy!

Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
6 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package small seashell pasta

  • 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked

  • 1 stalk celery, diced

  • 2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper

  • 1 tablespoon diced onion

  • cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shell macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cool water.

  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the tuna, celery, green bell pepper, onion and creamy salad dressing.

  3. Stuff the shell macaroni with the tuna mixture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

132 Calories
4g Fat
16g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 132
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 125mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 97mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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