Chimichurri Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Carbohydrates are the primary and most important source of energy for the body. It’s important to consume them every day, particularly when we’re active. This chimichurri shrimp pasta is a well-balanced meal, rich in iodine, that you can eat even when you’re trying to lose weight. Each serving has 340 calories, 27g of protein, 21g of carbs and 16g of fat. Even though we’re often told to stay away from pastas during diets, whole grains are a great source of complex carbs and can help us feel full for longer.

Chimichurri Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 12 min | Serves: 2

Ingredients

+ 6 ounces (170g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
+ 5 ounces (150g) whole wheat pasta
+ 1/2 cup (50g) crumbled feta cheese
+ 1 cup washed lettuce, cut into chunks
+ 8 cherry tomatoes, sliced in quarters
+ 2 tbsp homemade chimichurri sauce
+ juice of 1/2 lime

Directions

Cook the whole wheat pasta in boiling salted water for 12 minutes and cook the peeled and deveined shrimps also in boiling salted water for about 2-3 minutes. Once cooked, drain the pasta and the shrimps, drizzle the chimichurri sauce and the crumbled feta cheese over the top and gently toss to coat evenly. Cut 1 lime in half, squeeze the juice and toss again. Serve with a lettuce and tomato salad and enjoy!