Heart-Healthy Seafood Pasta
Dive into a delicious and nutritious dining experience with this Heart-Healthy Seafood Pasta recipe, a perfect blend of flavor-packed ingredients and wholesome goodness. Featuring whole grain spaghetti, succulent salmon, tender shrimp, and the vibrant medley of cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and fresh basil, this dish is as satisfying as it is nourishing. Lightly sautéed in olive oil and brightened with zesty lemon juice and zest, every bite bursts with fresh, coastal-inspired flavors. This protein-packed meal is low in saturated fats and rich in omega-3s, making it ideal for anyone looking to embrace heart-healthy eating without compromising on taste. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Serve up this colorful seafood pasta and enjoy a wholesome dish that’s as good for you as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Whole grain spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 8 ounces Salmon fillet, skinless and cubed
- 8 ounces Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the whole grain spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until they begin to soften.
Stir in the baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Add the cubed salmon fillet and shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until the seafood is opaque and cooked through.
Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice, then season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Toss the cooked pasta with the seafood and vegetables in the skillet until well combined. Ensure the pasta is heated through.
Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy seafood pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.8 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 568 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 1867 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.1 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 126.8 g | 254% | |
| Vitamin D | 29.8 mcg | 149% | |
| Calcium | 458 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2998 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
