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Colorful shrimp salad with vegetables in a brown bowl on a white table, perfect for a healthy meal.
Stovetop~40 minComplexity

Shrimp Pasta Salad

Shrimp Pasta Salad delivers 19g protein and 196 calories per serving, functioning as a low-calorie lunch or side component in larger meal structures. Batch-preps 8 servings in minutes, maximizing the value of a single cooking session for week-long lunches. Best used as a secondary protein source when your main meals are hitting higher targets.

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Ingredients

8 servings
  • Pasta, Macaroni (Elbow), Whole Wheat, Dry(227g)
  • Shrimp(454g)
  • Celery(240g)
  • Bell Pepper
  • Peas, Sweet, Frozen(240g)
  • Green Onion (Scallion)(60g)
  • Dill, Fresh(30g)
  • Greek Yogurt (Nonfat)(160g)

    Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.

  • Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
  • Honey(10g)
  • Vinegar, White(5g)
  • Mustard, Dijon(3g)

    Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (plus additional to taste)
  • Cayenne Pepper, Ground(1g)

Instructions

  1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the whole wheat elbow macaroni and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain in a colander, rinse thoroughly with cold water until completely cool, then shake off excess water and set aside to drain fully.
  2. 2Pat the raw shrimp dry with paper towels. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a light coating of oil. Add the shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque and curled with no gray translucent centers remaining.
  3. 3Transfer the cooked shrimp to a cutting board and let cool for 2–3 minutes, then cut into bite-sized pieces if desired.
  4. 4In a small bowl, whisk together the nonfat Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, honey, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, and salt and black pepper to taste until smooth and fully combined.
  5. 5In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked shrimp, diced celery, diced bell pepper, frozen peas (thawed), sliced green onions, and fresh dill.
  6. 6Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently fold together until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  7. 7Divide the shrimp pasta salad evenly into 8 airtight containers while still at room temperature, then seal and refrigerate.
  8. 8Chill for at least 1 hour before serving directly from the refrigerator.

Nutrition — Per Serving

196

calories

19g

protein

1g

fat

Carbohydrates
29g
Saturated fat
0.3g
Sodium
141 mg
Dietary fiber
4.8g

8 servings per batch · ~183g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Shrimp Pasta Salad have per serving?

Each serving contains 19g of protein and 196 calories, with just 1g fat and 29g carbs. This is the leanest option by fat content in the shrimp recipe lineup.

How long does Shrimp Pasta Salad take to prepare?

Shrimp Pasta Salad is quick prep and produces 8 servings per batch, maximizing meal prep efficiency with stovetop cooking. You get more meals per session than most other shrimp recipes.

Is Shrimp Pasta Salad good for fat loss?

At 196 calories and just 1g fat per serving, Shrimp Pasta Salad is exceptional for fat loss phases where keeping dietary fat minimal is part of the strategy. The 29g carbs and 19g protein support satiety without excess calories.

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