Healthy Shrimp Pasta Recipes

HEALTHY SHRIMP AND PASTA ALFREDO

Steps:

• Begin boiling the water for the pasta.
• Melt butter in a large (about 10") skillet until sizzling.
• Add pasta to the water.
• Add onion, shrimp, bell pepper, garlic, salt and pepper to the skillet.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink (about 6-7 minutes).
• While the shrimp and pasta are cooking, put all ingredients for the alfredo sauce (except pepper) in a blender and puree until smooth.
• Pour contents of blender in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to boil.
• Lower the alfredo sauce to low and stir frequently, adding pepper if desired.
• Strain the pasta if fully cooked and return to the saucepan.
• Add the shrimp mixture to the pasta, then pour the alfredo sauce on top. Mix well.
• If extra flavor is desired, feel free to add any of the cajun spices listed above.

HEALTHY SHRIMP PICCATA PASTA

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute shallots in oil until tender. Add the shrimp, capers, lemon juice and garlic powder; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink., Drain spaghetti; toss with shrimp mixture.

SKINNY GARLIC SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• In 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; return to saucepan. Stir in spinach, tomatoes and 2 teaspoons of the oil. Cover to keep warm.
• While pasta is cooking, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 1 minute. Add shrimp, garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir 2 minutes.
• Stir in wine, broth, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Remove from heat; stir in parsley and butter until butter is melted. Add shrimp mixture to pasta mixture in saucepan; toss to mix.