Pasta with Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Salsa

Recipesfull introduces to you: Diabetic Recipes. (Pasta with Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Salsa). Refreshing and citrusy! Preparation Time: 20 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Pasta with Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients

3 cups rotini pasta

½ fresh pineapple - peeled

cored and chopped

1 large red bell pepper

chopped

1 large red onion

chopped

1 jalapeno pepper

seeded and minced

½ cup fresh orange juice

⅓ cup fresh lime juice

1 ½ pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined

Apple Raisin Cakes

Diet and Healthy

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.

Step 2

In a large bowl combine pineapple red pepper red onion jalapeno pepper orange juice and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.

Step 3

Prepare an outdoor grill with an oiled rack set 6 inches from the coals. On a gas grill place the setting to high. Grill the shrimp for 2 minutes per side.

Step 4

Toss the cooked noodles with the salsa. Arrange the shrimp on the pasta and serve.

Nutritional Information

Pasta with Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Salsa

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 271.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.7g 56%

Carbohydrates: 34.1g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 10%

Sugars: 8.6g

Fat: 2.8g 4%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 3%

Cholesterol: 172.5mg 58%

Vitamin A Iu: 1774.5IU 36%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.6mg 81%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 82.7mg 138%

Folate: 84.6mcg 21%

Calcium: 82.6mg 8%

Iron: 3.9mg 22%

Magnesium: 68.9mg 25%

Potassium: 452.4mg 13%

Sodium: 171.9mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 25.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.