SUMMER PASTA SALAD WITH SHRIMP

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In this salad, the hot pasta will wilt the spinach and soften the squash. Firm tofu, cut into cubes and cooked in a nonstick pan, can be used in place of shrimp for a vegetarian-friendly option.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 pound short pasta, such as fusilli
1 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced crosswise
1/3 cup roughly chopped pitted Kalamata or Nicoise olives
4 lightly packed cups baby spinach (3 1/4 ounces)
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain pasta, transfer to a large bowl, and toss with squash, olives, spinach, lemon zest and juice, and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of the oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque throughout, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Top pasta with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g

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