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Shrimp with Pasta, Tomatoes, and Avocado

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Boost your protein intake with this delicious shrimp and chickpea pasta dish.  Enjoy a gluten-free, dairy-free meal that goes together in minutes.

  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1/3 cup bottled Italian dressing

8 ounces of fresh shrimp

Generous 2/3 cup of chickpea pasta (4 ounces), cooked according to package directions

1 cup of diced red pepper

2 cups of chopped Romaine lettuce

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 avocado, diced

Instructions

Chop the vegetables and measure the salad dressing. Set aside and prepare the cooked ingredients.

Boil water and add the pasta. Make the shrimp while the pasta is cooking.

Add the shrimp to a saucepan and enough water to surround but not cover the shrimp. Bring to a boil. Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes.  The shrimp are done when they curl slightly and look opaque in color.

Drain the shrimp, cool, and peel.  Now you are ready to assemble the dish.

Combine the lettuce, cooked pasta, and salad dressing in a medium bowl. 

Place the mixture on 2 plates and top with shrimp, tomatoes, and avocado.  Serve immediately.

Notes

The nutrition facts for this recipe were estimated using Wishbone Italian dressing (no gluten- or dairy-containing ingredients) and Banza penne pasta. 

  • Author: Lenore
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Mains
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
  • Calories: 490
  • Sodium: 570
  • Fat: 17
  • Carbohydrates: 48
  • Fiber: 9
  • Protein: 35