Low Cal Shrimp Pasta Recipes

GARLIC SHRIMP AND PASTA (LOW FAT RECIPE)

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, mix cornstarch, broth, garlic, parsley, lemon juice and pepper.
• Over medium-high heat, cook until mixture boils and thickens.
• Stir constantly.
• Add shrimp.
• Cook for 5 minutes or until shrimp turns pink.
• Stir often.
• Toss with spaghetti.

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.

EASY SPICY SHRIMP PASTA - LOW FAT

Steps:

• Boil the pasta in salted water until it is done to your liking.
• Drain well reserving about 1 cup of pasta water. You might not use it all.
• Place pasta in serving bowl or divide among two dinner bowls.
• While pasta water is heating zest, juice lemon and reserve 2 Tbspn. This recipe will go FAST!
• After adding pasta to boiling water, sprinkle a small amount of olive oil in a cold nonstick skillet and smear around with your CLEAN fingers. (Massage oil left on your fingers into your hands - it will make them silky soft.).
• Turn heat on to medium high and let the pan warm for a minute or two. You want the pan to be hot but not scortching when you hold your hand over the surface.
• Add the shrimp, garlic, onion, lemon rind, and pepper and cook stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes. Shrimp will just start to turn opaque but not yet pink.
• Add tomatoes, salt, basil, lemon juice, and white wine. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. (If using dried basil crush in hand before adding to pan to release oils. A different herb can be substituted if you prefer- just use the same quantity.).
• Add in as much of the 1 cup reserved pasta water as you like- if any- to make as much sauce as you would like.
• Taste sauce and adjust seasonings to your taste. If you would like a more onion or garlic flavor, add onion or garlic powder.
• Spoon over drained pasta and garnish with fresh black pepper or additional pepper flakes if desired.
• Other nice garnishes would be a little chopped parsley or green onion as well as a sprinkling of fresh grated parmesan.
• Light the candles, top off the wine glasses and serve!

SPICY & CREAMY LOW FAT SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• In butter spread and olive oil, saute onion and garlic. Add Wondra and cook 3 minutes or so to cook the flour.
• Add wine, broth, red and black pepper and saute, stirring, until thickened and somewhat reduced. Add shrimp and cook until opaque, only a couple of minutes.
• Add half-and-half and parsley. Heat through, but don't boil.
• Toss with cooked, drained spaghetti and allow spaghetti to absorb the sauce for a few minutes. Serve with parmesan.

LOW FAT ZESTY SHRIMP AND PASTA

Steps:

• In large skillet on medium-high heat, add mushrooms, onion, artichokes with 1/2 cup dressing and cook for about 3 minutes until veggies beginning to soften.
• Add shrimp and parsley and cook for about 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
• Toss with hot cooked pasta and remaining 1/4 cup salad dressing.
• Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

LOW-FAT SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta until al dente (about 8 to 10 minutes in boiling water).
• Cool and rinse pasta.
• Mix well with other ingredients.
• Chill.

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.