Shrimp, Lemon, And Spinach Whole-Grain Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Shrimp, Lemon, And Spinach Whole-Grain Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces whole-grain rotini, rotelle, or fusilli pasta; 1 pound (30 to 35 per lb.) peeled deveined shrimp, tails removed; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; About 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves; 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzos), drained and rinsed; 1 1/4 cups low-fat plain Greek-style yogurt (or whole-milk plain yogurt); 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves; 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

Servings: persons

12 ounces whole-grain rotini, rotelle, or fusilli pasta
1 pound (30 to 35 per lb.) peeled deveined shrimp, tails removed
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
About 3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves
1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzos), drained and rinsed
1 1/4 cups low-fat plain Greek-style yogurt (or whole-milk plain yogurt)
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

1
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender to the bite, 9 to 12 minutes or according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, toss shrimp with 2 tbsp. olive oil, onion, garlic, 3/4 tsp. salt, chile flakes, and cumin; marinate at room temperature 10 minutes. Preheat a medium frying pan over medium heat, then add shrimp and marinade. Cook, stirring often, until shrimp are pink and firm, 3 to 4 minutes.
3
In a large bowl, toss together pasta, shrimp mixture, spinach, chickpeas, yogurt, mint, lemon juice, remaining oil, and lemon zest. Season to taste with salt. Serve warm or at room temperature.
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

896

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces whole-grain rotini, rotelle, or fusilli pasta, 1 pound (30 to 35 per lb.) peeled deveined shrimp, tails removed, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 medium red onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Shrimp, Lemon, And Spinach Whole-Grain Pasta Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Shrimp, Lemon, And Spinach Whole-Grain Pasta Salad

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