Protein Shrimp Pasta Recipe
This protein shrimp pasta proves comfort food can flirt with fitness goals.
Juicy vegan shrimp, twirlable noodles, and bold sauce make discipline taste rebellious.
Grab a fork, roll eyes at salads, and eat like balance finally loosened up.
Protein Shrimp Pasta Recipe
This vegan protein shrimp pasta delivers creamy comfort, high protein, and weeknight confidence without animal ingredients.It satisfies cravings, fuels workouts, and refuses bland behavior.
Ingredients
- Protein pasta lentil or chickpea, dry: 180 g
- Vegan shrimp soy or pea protein based: 240 g
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Onion finely sliced: ½ cup
- Garlic minced: 1 tsp
- Cherry tomatoes halved: 1 cup
- Unsweetened plant milk: ¾ cup
- Nutritional yeast: 2 tbsp
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
- Salt: ¾ tsp
- Dried oregano: 1 tsp
- Chili flakes optional: ¼ tsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- Fresh parsley or basil chopped: 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté 3 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add vegan shrimp using 240 g; cook 4–5 minutes until heated and lightly crisp.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook 2 minutes.
- Lower heat; pour in plant milk.
- Stir in nutritional yeast, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thick.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Finish with lemon juice and chili flakes, if using.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 32 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving %)
- Vitamin B12: 40%
- Iron: 28%
- Magnesium: 24%
- Zinc: 22%
- Phosphorus: 30%
Additional Notes / Tips to Enhance the Flavor
Add capers for sass.Swap basil with parsley if moods shift.
Meal-prep friendly and reheats without drama.
