This Healthy Spicy Shrimp Pasta Recipe is only 222 calories and can be made in just 20 minutes! You can quickly whip up this healthy pasta shrimp recipe, making it a wonderful weeknight dinner, or homemade date night.
Best of all, this healthy shrimp pasta recipe is inexpensive and yummy! You can get frozen shrimp, this way you have the main ingredients (along with the spaghetti in your pantry) available anytime.
This pasta with shrimp recipe is spicy and elegant. It’s quite the crowd pleaser! And with the help of my homemade low calorie Arribbiala sauce, it’s even lower in calories! (Though the nutrition is based on store-bought… just in case!)
Recipes with arribiala sauce are bold and delicious, and this one is no different. This shrimp pasta recipe is perfect with spicy pasta sauce and spinach.
This Spicy Pasta with Shrimp Recipe is just 222 calories, and takes only 20 minutes to make…
Low Calorie Shrimp Pasta for Weight Loss
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Ingredients in Healthy Shrimp Pasta
Shrimp recipes with pasta are often packed full of butter and oil… delicious, yes! But not at all healthy! I made this shrimp pasta recipe healthy with the help of a spicy and yummy low calorie shrimp pasta sauce.
You can purchase this pasta sauce online or at the store… or you can click the link below for my low calorie homemade shrimp sauce pasta recipe for arrabbiata sauce. I wanted to keep this recipe extra easy by giving you the option of using a jar sauce from the store.
Shopping List for Healthy Shrimp Pasta for Weight Loss:
- Spaghetti
- Olive oil spray
- Onion
- Red bell peppers
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic
- Arrabbiata Sauce (Homemade or store-bought)
- Raw large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Baby spinach
You can make this pasta sauce with shrimp without all the spiciness… simply make this pasta with shrimp recipe with marinara sauce.
How to Make Healthy Shrimp Pasta Recipes
I was able to cut 100’s off calories by using olive oil spray. By using a fine mist of olive oil spray instead of a large drizzling of oil you get exactly the amount you need, without all the excess fat and calories.
This easy pasta with shrimp recipe can be made in just 20 minutes, making this healthy shrimp pasta quick enough for weeknight dinners.
The best shrimp pasta recipes are the ones you can enjoy without ruining your diet or spending hours in the kitchen. This easy spicy pasta with shrimp is just 222 calories and can be made from start to finish, in just 20 minutes.
How to Make Healthy Shrimp Pasta for Weight Loss:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions (about 9 minutes).
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet or large pot over medium-high heat. Spray with olive oil and add in the onion, bell peppers, salt and pepper.
- Cook for 5 minutes until the veggies start to soften, then add the garlic and cook 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in the Arrabbiata sauce, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add in the shrimp and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce along with the spinach. Toss to coat evenly and serve hot.
Low Calorie Spicy Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Spicy Pasta with Shrimp Recipe is just 222 calories and takes only 20 minutes to make from start to finish. This healthy shrimp pasta recipe makes a wonderful weeknight meal!
Here are some more low calorie shrimp recipes I think you’ll love.
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Low Calorie Shrimp Pasta (222 CALORIES)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- Olive oil spray
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 red bell peppers chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3.5 cups Arrabbiata Sauce
- 1 pound raw large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions (about 9 minutes).
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet or large pot over medium-high heat. Spray with olive oil and add in the onion, bell peppers, salt and pepper.
- Cook for 5 minutes until the veggies start to soften, then add the garlic and cook 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in the Arrabbiata sauce, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add in the shrimp and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce along with the spinach. Toss to coat evenly and serve hot.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Shrimp Pasta
When you think “pasta and shrimp” the word healthy doesn’t come to mind… And I wanted to change that!
You can enjoy this healthy shrimp pasta recipe for just 222 calories, so low in calories that you can have seconds without guilt!
The nutrition and calories below are based off 1 serving (1 cup) of the Healthy Spicy Pasta with Shrimp Recipe above.
Important Note: As a reminder, at Lose Weight By Eating it is my goal to make you healthier, all-natural versions of your favorite recipes… not all will be “diet worthy” depending on the diet you are on. But they will be healthier versions to help curb your cravings.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published April 12, 2021 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on May 17, 2023 by Audrey Johns
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