Pasta with Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Salsa

Diabetic - BBQ and Grilling

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.

Pasta with Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Salsa

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

Fruity Fun Skewers

BBQ and Grilling

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.