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.
Ingredients
- •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
- 1Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions. Drain in a colander, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Shake off as much water as possible. Let the colander with the pasta sit in the sink or on a towel to continue draining while you prepare the rest of the salad.
- 2In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients: Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, white vinegar, Dijon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 3In a large serving bowl, place the shrimp, celery, bell pepper, peas, green onion, and dill. Shake the pasta once more, then add it to the bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
- 4If time allows, place the pasta in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour prior to serving. Enjoy directly from the fridge or at room temperature.
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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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.
