Spicy Jalapeno-Shrimp Pasta

Get dinner on the table in 30 minutes with this healthy, one-dish spicy shrimp and pasta meal.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh or frozen peeled and deveined large shrimp

  • 8 ounces dried linguine

  • Nonstick cooking spray

  • 1 to 2 fresh jalapeño chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped (see Tip)

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered, or chopped tomatoes

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon Finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions.

  2. Coat an unheated large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Preheat over medium-high heat. Add chile peppers and garlic to hot skillet and cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp; cook and stir about 3 minutes more or until shrimp are opaque. Stir in tomatoes, salt, and black pepper; heat through.

  3. Drain linguine; toss with shrimp mixture. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Tips

Tip: Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

321 Calories
3g Fat
48g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 26g 51%
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Vitamin A 916IU 18%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Folate 279mcg 70%
Sodium 423mg 18%
Calcium 67mg 5%
Iron 4mg 21%
Magnesium 66mg 16%
Potassium 398mg 8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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