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Shrimp Pasta Primavera Salad Recipe

Welcome spring with this Shrimp Pasta Primavera Salad! Packed with asparagus and snap peas, it’s perfect for a light dinner or picnic lunch.

Prep Time
17 mins
Cook Time
17 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 2191 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces medium raw shrimp peeled
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 8 ounces whole wheat orzo pasta
  • ½ pound asparagus trimmed & cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 ounces snap peas trimmed
  • ¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoon minced fresh mint
  • 4 large basil leaves thinly sliced
The Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar or honey
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with the olive oil, salt and pepper until coated. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp until just cooked through, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate. Set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, cook the orzo according to package directions. Two minutes before the orzo is done cooking, add the asparagus stalk pieces to the saucepan. After 1 minute, add the asparagus tips and snap peas. Drain the orzo, asparagus and snap peas into a colander and immediately rinse well with cold water. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  3. Stir in the cooked shrimp, parsley, mint, basil and dressing. Toss to coat. Serve.
The Dressing:
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  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, agave, salt and pepper. While whisking, slowly pour in the olive oil. Whisk until combined.

Notes

  • Weight Watchers Points: 4 (Blue – Freestyle), 5 (Green), 2 (Purple)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Cup Calories 219.1kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 25.5g (9%) Protein 13.2g (26%) Fat 7.4g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 64.6mg (22%) Sodium 173mg (7%) Fiber 4.5g (18%) Sugar 2.7g (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2191

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Cup
Calories 219.1kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 25.5g 9%
Protein 13.2g 26%
Fat 7.4g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 64.6mg 22%
Sodium 173mg 7%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Sugar 2.7g 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.