Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 12 oz (340g) rotini or shell pasta
  • 1 cup (150g) red bell pepper, finely diced
  • ½ cup (60g) celery, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup (15g) red onion, minced
  • ½ cup (120ml) mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp (10g) fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (5g) granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp (3g) salt
  • ¼ tsp (1g) black pepper
  • 1 tsp (2g) lemon zest

Instructions:

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (usually 1 minute less than the package directions).
  2. While pasta cooks, bring a separate small pot of water to a simmer. Add shrimp and poach for 2–3 minutes until they turn opaque and curl into a 'C' shape.
  3. Immediately drain both the pasta and shrimp into a colander and rinse under ice-cold running water for 30 seconds. Drain thoroughly.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and sugar; whisk vigorously until smooth and velvety.
  5. Fold the fresh dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper into the dressing and set aside.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chilled pasta, shrimp, diced bell pepper, celery, and red onion.
  7. Pour the creamy dill dressing over the mixture and fold gently until evenly coated.
  8. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to marry.