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READY IN 25 mins

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!" — WALLEN

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1 (8 ounce) package small seashell pasta
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
1 stalk celery, diced

2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
1 tablespoon diced onion
2/3 cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™

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Directions

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.
In a medium bowl, mix together the tuna, celery, green bell pepper, onion and creamy salad dressing.
Stuff the shell macaroni with the tuna mixture.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Jan 25, 2004

It was a good recipe, but it was pointed out to me by a few people at my gathering that it did not taste like shrimp. The shells were hard to stuff too. I would make this recipe again, though. Good.

—KIMBERLY CONIFF

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Jan 22, 2006

I made this recipe for my sisters baby shower. The theme was "Think Pink" and most of the food was pink. Not only did this dish look great on the food table, the guests enjoyed it. I would definately use the recipe again.

—Avez

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4 Ratings

Jan 25, 2004

Wouldn't call it shrimp, but wonderfully healthy finger food !

—TESSIEQC

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Sep 13, 2011

I love this recipe...i drop the shrimp and just make the tuna salad and the bigger shells and take this for a quick, easy to tranport/eat on the go lunch

—NellaMuss

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Nutrition

Calories
141 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
15.6 g
5%

Cholesterol
13 mg
4%

Fat
4.2 g
6%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
9.7 g
19%

Sodium
129 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Poor Man's Shrimp

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 141
Calories from Fat: 38

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.2g 6 %
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3 %
Cholesterol 13mg 4 %
Sodium 129mg 5 %
** Potassium 114mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 15.6g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 9.7g 19 %
Sugars 2.5g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 10 %
** Thiamin 1 %
** Niacin 48 %
** Vitamin B6 8 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 22 %

* 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.