Description
This high protein shrimp pasta salad is a light, refreshing, and healthy seafood dish packed with flavor and perfect for quick meals or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 oz whole wheat pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, chopped
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Marinate shrimp with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for 10 minutes.
2. Cook whole wheat pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
3. Sear shrimp in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until pink.
4. Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
5. Combine pasta, shrimp, and vegetables in a large bowl.
6. Whisk olive oil, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to make dressing.
7. Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
8. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Add feta cheese or avocado for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg