Summer Shrimp Pasta Salad
Yield 2 servings.
1⁄4 pound orzo
3⁄4 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1⁄4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons warm water
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 cups zucchini (cut into 1⁄2-inch cubes)
1 cup yellow, red or orange bell pepper (cut into
1⁄2-inch pieces)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups arugula leaves
2 tablespoons chopped chives
Place a large saucepan 3⁄4 filled with water on to boil for the orzo. When the water is boiling, add the orzo, stir and boil 8 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, add shrimp to another saucepan filled with water. Bring the water to a gentle simmer. As soon as small bubbles start to form on the sides of the pan (the shrimp will turn pink) drain the shrimp.
In a large bowl mix mayo and water together until smooth. Add Old Bay seasoning. Mix well. Add tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper and shrimp to the mixture. Toss well. Add cooked orzo and salt and pepper to taste. Mix again. Make a bed of arugula leaves on two dinner plates. Divide the pasta salad between the two plates and sprinkle chives on top. Per serving: 543 calories (23% from fat), 13.8 g fat (2.3 g saturated, 2.6 g monounsaturated), 276 mg cholesterol, 46.6 g protein, 60.5 g carbohydrates, 6.7 g fiber, 496 mg sodium.