Lowfat Shrimp Primavera Recipes

HEALTHY SUMMER SHRIMP PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Slice the spaghetti squash in half. Spread some olive oil & seasoning (salt & pepper) over the cut side and place, cut side down, on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 40 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly then shred flesh with fork.
• Place a small amount of olive oil into a large skillet. Heat over medium-high heat.
• Sauté onions for 2-4 minutes adding garlic for the last minute.
• Toss in shrimp and asparagus and cook for 1-2 minutes per side depending on size of shrimp.
• Add tomatoes, white wine and squeeze of lemon juice and cook about 1 more minute just to warm tomatoes.
• Finish by adding basil, parmesan cheese and seasoning to taste. Stir. Serve over spaghetti squash. Garnish with a sprig of basil and a slice of lemon.

QUICK & EASY SHRIMP PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp, vegetables and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Drain pasta; toss with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and lemon zest.

SHRIMP PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain.
• Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, and mushrooms; continue cooking and stirring until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more. Pour tomatoes into skillet and season with oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; bring to a simmer.
• Cook shrimp in vegetables sauce until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Serve shrimp and sauce over rigatoni.

SHRIMP PRIMAVERA WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green onions and garlic until onions are tender, about 4 minutes. Add artichokes, tomatoes, capers, and chipotle chile powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer. Place shrimp into sauce; cook and stir until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes.
• Divide pasta evenly into 4 bowls and top with shrimp and tomato sauce. Scatter goat cheese over sauce.

LOW FAT CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Saute garlic in oil, adding carrots and green vegetables.
• Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Blend yogurt and cheese in blender until smooth.
• Drain pasta.
• Toss with remaining ingredients to sprinkle on top.
• Serve hot with extra grated cheese.

SHRIMP AND PENNE PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, soak sun-dried tomatoes in hot water 20 minutes to soften. Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water until tender, then drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Sauté shrimp, onion, peppers, broccoli florets, garlic and oregano 5 minutes, adding a bit of water to prevent sticking if needed. Mince the softened sun-dried tomatoes and add to the pan with artichokes, tomato wedges and cooked pasta; continue to cook, stirring, about 2 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender and pasta is heated through. Add herbs; serve immediately.

SHRIMP FETTUCCINE PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• In Dutch oven, cook fettuccine as directed on package, adding shrimp, asparagus and bell pepper during last 4 minutes of cook time. Cook until fettuccine is tender and shrimp is pink. Drain well; return to Dutch oven.
• In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Add to fettuccini mixture, tossing to coat. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, just until heated through.

CREAMY SHRIMP PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, melt 1 Tbsp. butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp from skillet; set aside. Add garlic and remaining butter to skillet; cook 1 min., stirring frequently. Add milk and cream cheese; cook 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring frequently.
• Reserve 1/4 cup Parmesan for later use. Add remaining Parmesan to sauce in skillet along with the cooked shrimp and remaining ingredients; stir. Cook 2 to 3 min. or just until spinach is wilted and pasta mixture is heated through, stirring frequently.
• Drain pasta. Add to sauce in skillet; mix lightly. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

LOWFAT SHRIMP PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Bring salted water to boil for pasta.
• Slice vegetables thinly, except broccoli.
• Pre-cook broccoli a little in the microwave.
• When water starts boiling, add pasta to water.
• Heat nonstick pan with just a touch of olive oil (spray works fine).
• When warm, add garlic, onions, basil, salt, and peppers and stir 2 minutes or so.
• Add tomatoes with shrimp (or I used langoustine in mine) and stir constantly until it starts to turn opaque but not pink yet.
• Toss in mushrooms and broccoli. Add pepper flakes and broth. Cook, stirring constantly for another 3 minutes or so.
• Drain pasta.
• Add cornstarch to thicken sauce.
• Spoon over pasta and serve with a green salad!