Gluten Free Chili Lime Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipe (2024)

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• ▢ 8 ounces Pastato Penne Pasta
• ▢ ¼ cup lime fresh lime juice (from 2 – 3 limes)
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic , minced
• ▢ 2 teaspoons chili powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 1 tablespoon honey
• ▢ ¼ cup olive oil
• ▢ Gluten free non-stick cooking spray
• ▢ 12 ounces large shrimp , peeled and deveined
• ▢ 3 cups baby spinach leaves
• ▢ 2 cups cooked black beans or use 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• ▢ ½ cup red onion (from ½ a small red onion), diced
• ▢ 1 tomato , seeded and diced
• ▢ fresh cilantro and limes for garnish - optional

US Customary - Metric

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  Cook pasta in salted water according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with hot water.

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  Combine the lime juice, garlic, chili powder, salt, pepper, honey and olive oil in a small glass jar and shake to combine.

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  Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray. Add shrimp to pan and cook for about 1 minute per side or until the shrimp just starts to turn pink. Stir in the spinach, black beans, onion and the lime dressing. Add the pasta, toss to coat well and heat for another minute or two, or until the spinach has wilted. Stir in the tomato. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve with wedges of fresh lime if desired.

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  To eat warm, serve immediately. To serve cold, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Can be made a day ahead.

Nutrition Facts

Gluten Free Chili Lime Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Cholesterol 143mg48%

Sodium 662mg28%

Potassium 510mg15%

Carbohydrates 49g16%

Fiber 7g28%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 23g46%

Vitamin A 1775IU36%

Vitamin C 14mg17%

Calcium 130mg13%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.