Shrimp Pasta Salad

Shrimp Pasta Salad

Portions: 8

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

This easy delicious pasta salad is made without any mayonnaise and makes a delicious meal or side especially when zucchini is in season.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. pasta

• 2 tbsp oil

• 4 small zucchini, julienned

• 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 large tomato, diced

• 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled & deveined

• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

• ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• pinch of salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and return to the pot off heat.

2. While pasta cooks, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes until pink and opaque. Transfer to a clean plate.

3. Add remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil to the same skillet. Stir-fry zucchini and mushrooms for 3 minutes until tender-crisp.

4. Stir in diced tomato and garlic, cooking for 1 minute more until fragrant.

5. Return shrimp to the skillet along with the cooked pasta, tossing gently to combine.

6. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Toss everything together and serve.

Tip: This versatile dish is delicious served warm immediately, or chilled as a refreshing pasta salad. Just be sure to keep salad cool until ready to serve.

Recipe adapted from: Diabetes Canada