Best Pasta Low Fat Shrimp Pasta Recipes

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LOW FAT ZESTY SHRIMP AND PASTA



Low Fat Zesty Shrimp and Pasta image

Quick and easy recipe adapted from Kraft Food and Family magazine. The mushrooms and artichokes give this a great flavor. I made this using fetuccini.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 ounces pasta, cooked according to package directions
1 lb large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
3/4 cup low-fat Italian salad dressing, divided
2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained, cut into halves
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.6, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 120.7, Sodium 807.5, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 25.1

LOW-FAT SHRIMP PASTA SALAD



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Not sure about the serving size on this recipe because I have not made it yet and it does not tell you. I would guess about 4.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups spiral shaped pasta
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/2 cup frozen peas, defrosted
1 (6 ounce) can baby shrimp (I prefer the fresh)
1 carrot, grated
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dry mustard
salt
pepper
garlic powder (I prefer fresh garlic)

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.4, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 91.5, Sodium 465.6, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5, Protein 16.7

SPICY & CREAMY LOW FAT SHRIMP PASTA



Spicy & Creamy Low Fat Shrimp Pasta image

I made this up last night to satisfy a heavy-duty pasta craving without completely blowing our lower-fat lifestyle. We loved this, so I'm writing it down while I still remember exactly what I did...and also to share with you!

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb spaghetti
3 tablespoons Smart Balance butter spread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, minced
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 tablespoons Wondra Flour
1 cup white wine
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
fresh ground pepper
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
chopped fresh parsley
freshly grated parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 97.5, Sodium 765.8, Carbohydrate 64.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 23.1

GARLIC SHRIMP AND PASTA (LOW FAT RECIPE)



Garlic Shrimp and Pasta (Low fat recipe) image

Make and share this Garlic Shrimp and Pasta (Low fat recipe) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Swanson chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
4 cups hot cooked thin spaghetti, cooked without salt (about 8 oz. dry)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.9, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 144.3, Sodium 1284, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 20.2

PASTA-LOW FAT SHRIMP PASTA RECIPE - (4/5)



Pasta-Low Fat Shrimp Pasta Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by รก-51

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces pasta, any kind
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 green onions, chopped
1 lemon, juice and zest of, about 2 Tbsp juice
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, diced (adjust to taste) or 1-2 jalapeno pepper, diced (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed or 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons dry white wine
1 tomato, chopped
salt
fresh cracked pepper

Steps:

  • Directions 1 Boil the pasta in salted water until it is done to your liking. 2 Drain well reserving about 1 cup of pasta water. 3 Place pasta in serving bowl or divide among two dinner bowls. 4 While pasta water is heating zest and juice lemon and prepare all ingredients. This recipe will go FAST! 5 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.). 6 Turn heat on to medium high let pan warm for a minute or two. You want the pan to just be warm when you hold your hand over the surface. 7 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. 8 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.). 9 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. 10 Taste sauce and adjust seasonings to your taste. If you would like a more onion or garlic flavor, add onion or garlic powder. 11 Spoon over drained pasta and garnish with fresh black pepper or additional pepper flakes if desired. 12 Other nice garnishes would be a little chopped parsley or green onion as well as a sprinkling of fresh grated parmesan. 13 Light the candles, top off the wine glasses and serve!

EASY SPICY SHRIMP PASTA - LOW FAT RECIPE - FOOD.COM



Easy Spicy Shrimp Pasta - Low Fat Recipe - Food.com image

Adjust red pepper as desired! Romantic little recipe for two that wont leave you too full to flirt! Yummy garlic and wine sauce coat the shrimp and pasta. A salad and some crusty fresh bread would be very nice with this and a nice chablis or chardonnay wouldn't hurt either! I came up with this after totally revamping a recipe found on healthycookingrecipes.com. PLEASE adjust the seasonings to make it perfect for you and DO let me know how you change it up. Enjoy! UPDATE! Yes, as listed portion is q

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces pasta, any kind- makes a generous serving, feel free to cut back but keep the amounts in all other ingredie
2 garlic cloves, minced, add more if you like garlic
3 green onions, chopped
1 lemon, juice and zest, only use about 2 Tbsp juice
1 -2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) or 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, diced (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed or 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 medium large tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped
salt
fresh cracked pepper

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!

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