Shrimp Pasta Salad & Cava

Ingredients

• Cavatappi Pasta

• Shrimp - 1 lb (raw with shells)

• 1/2 Chopped Cucumber

• 1 Chopped Celery Stalk

Dressing

• 1 cup of Greek Yogurt

• 1 tablespoon of Mayo

• 1 tablespoon of Mustard

• 1 teaspoon of Lemon Juice

• 1 teaspoon of hot sauce

A sprinkle of the following to taste

• Old Bay Seasoning

• Onion Powder

• Garlic Powder

• Smoked Paprika

• Black Pepper

Instructions:

1. Peel the shrimp and set aside the shells

2. Shrimp Stock: In a pot, add shrimp shells and a sprinkle of all the seasonings. Cook on low for 5 minutes and slowly top with 1 liter of water. Cook down for at least 30 minutes.

3. Remove the shrimp shells and all the raw shrimp. Cook until pink, 2-3 minutes. Once done, remove the shells and set aside.

4. Add the pasta to the shrimp stock. Cook until al dente.

5. Combine all the dressing ingredients and whisk until smooth.

6. Remove the pasta and season.

7. Chop the shrimp and add them to the pasta along with celery and cucumber.

8. Pour the dressing over the pasta and mix well.

9. Refrigerate and serve.

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Wine Pairing Suggestions: Marqués de la Concordia Cava

• 30% Chardonnay, 25% Macabeo, 25% Xarel-Lo and 20% Parellada

• Valdobbiadene, Italy

• $16-$20