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high-protein pasta with shrimp on plate with packets of lypo-spheric b complex plus on the side

High-Protein Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Here’s how a nutritionist recommends enjoying pasta while minimizing adverse effects on your gut and blood glucose: Pack your pasta with fiber and protein.

by Mia Rigden, board-certified nutritionist, classically trained chef

Flavor meets function in this simple high-protein shrimp pasta recipe. Each ingredient in this dish satisfies your tastebuds and your cells. Take the pesto sauce: olive oil, pine nuts, and basil makes an antioxidant infusion. Flavanols and flavor! Shrimp is an excellent source of protein, B vitamins, and choline — all of which support a healthy metabolism. Peas provide even more protein, along with fiber to support digestion and gut health.

Quick, easy, nourishing, and not boring–that’s how Mia describes this dish. It comes together in under 30 minutes, and offers tons of protein, fiber, micronutrients, and flavor. Shrimp is a great source of lean protein, B vitamins, and choline–all of which support a healthy metabolism. Peas are are excellent plant protein, also high in fiber to support digestion and gut health. 

I love this 30-minute-meal after a shot Lypo-Spheric® B Complex Plus because as nutritious as this high-protein pasta recipe is, we sadly can no longer count on food alone to fulfill all our nutrient needs. 

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound wild shrimp, peeled and deveined 
  • 1 box penne of choice, cooked (I’m using Brami, which has 12 grams of protein per serving)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
  • 1 cup steamed green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup pesto (homemade or store bought)
  • Salt to taste

Pesto (if making homemade)

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup pine nuts, toasted
  • Juice of 1 lemon 
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¼  cup extra virgin olive oil 
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add the garlic and olive oil to a medium sized mixing bowl, then add in the shrimp with a generous pinch of salt. Toss to combine and let sit for up to 30 minutes.
  2. If you’re making the pesto, add all the ingredients to a food processed and pulse until well chopped and combined.
  3. Next, add your cooked pasta to a pot followed by the peas and pesto. Stir to combine, then add the green beans. Turn on a low to medium heat to warm. 
  4. Heat a frying pan to medium high heat and add the shrimp. Use tongs to turn the shrimp, cooking 2-3 minutes on each side. 
  5. When the pasta is warmed through, add the shrimp, toss to combine and serve. 

Mia Rigden is a Los Angeles-based board certified nutritionist, trained chef, and the author of The Well Journal (2020) and Foodwise (2023), a comprehensive, encouraging guide to healthy eating with 100 original, nutritionally-balanced and flavor-enriching recipes. Learn more about working with Mia on her website, check out an online course, and follow on Instagram @mia_rigden for science-backed, practical nutrition advice.

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