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Shrimp, Bacon, Avocado Pasta Salad

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Shrimp, Bacon, Avocado Pasta Salad
This recipe can be made completely dairy-free.dairy-free
 
One serving costs about $2.43

$2.43 per serving

1 people like this recipe

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This recipe is ready in 45 minutes

Ready in 45 minutes

4 dairy-free,dairy free side dish,lunch,main course,main dish,dinner
spoonacular Score:7%

Spoonacular Score: 7%

 

Shrimp, Bacon, Avocado Pasta Salad is a main course that serves 4. For $2.43 per serving, this recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 501 calories, 19g of protein, and 24g of fat. It is brought to you by spoonacular user luismi74. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. Head to the store and pick up salt, fusilli pasta, bell pepper, and a few other things to make it today. Try Creamy Avocado Pasta with Shrimp and Bacon, Creamy Shrimp Avocado Bacon Ziti Pasta, and Shrimp, Corn & Californian Avocado Pasta Salad & a CAn Avocado Trip for similar recipes.

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Ingredients

Servings:
1
1  avocado
avocado
0.5 tsps
0.5 tsps chipotle pepper powder
chipotle pepper powder
0.25 cup
0.25 cup cilantro
cilantro
0.25 cup
0.25 cup cilantro
cilantro
1 tsp
1 tsp dijon mustard
dijon mustard
0.5 pound
0.5 pound dry fusilli pasta
dry fusilli pasta
2
2  green onions
green onions
2 Tbsps
2 Tbsps fresh lime juice
fresh lime juice
1 tsp
1 tsp lime zest
lime zest
2 Tbsps
2 Tbsps olive oil
olive oil
0.5 pound
0.5 pound raw shrimp
raw shrimp
0.33 cup
0.33 cup red diced bell pepper
red diced bell pepper
0.33 cup
0.33 cup red diced onion
red diced onion
0.25 tsps
0.25 tsps salt
salt
3 ounces
3 ounces thick-cut bacon
thick-cut bacon
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
white wine vinegar
0.33 cup
0.33 cup yellow diced bell pepper
yellow diced bell pepper
1  avocado
1
avocado
0.5 tsps chipotle pepper powder
0.5 tsps
chipotle pepper powder
0.25 cup cilantro
0.25 cup
cilantro
0.25 cup cilantro
0.25 cup
cilantro
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp
dijon mustard
0.5 pound dry fusilli pasta
0.5 pound
dry fusilli pasta
2  green onions
2
green onions
2 Tbsps fresh lime juice
2 Tbsps
fresh lime juice
1 tsp lime zest
1 tsp
lime zest
2 Tbsps olive oil
2 Tbsps
olive oil
0.5 pound raw shrimp
0.5 pound
raw shrimp
0.33 cup red diced bell pepper
0.33 cup
red diced bell pepper
0.33 cup red diced onion
0.33 cup
red diced onion
0.25 tsps salt
0.25 tsps
salt
3 ounces thick-cut bacon
3 ounces
thick-cut bacon
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp
white wine vinegar
0.33 cup yellow diced bell pepper
0.33 cup
yellow diced bell pepper

Equipment

paper towels
paper towels
sauce pan
sauce pan
bowl
bowl
pot
pot
paper towels
paper towels
sauce pan
sauce pan
bowl
bowl
pot
pot


Instructions

1 Toss shrimp with chipotle chile powder and salt and put in the refrigerator to marinate while you make the pasta and the rest of the salad.

2 Put a large pot of salted water on to a boil (2 quarts of water, 1 Tbsp salt).

3 While the water is heating, cook the bacon. Put the bacon in a small saucepan on medium heat. Cook until most of the fat has rendered out and the bacon pieces are lightly browned. Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Discard or save for future use all but one tablespoon of the rendered bacon fat (do not pour bacon fat down the drain or you will be calling your plumber).

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4 Increase the heat to high and add the shrimp. Sauté until done, a few minutes.

5 When the pasta water comes to a boil, add the pasta and cook until al dente, cooked through but still a little firm to the bite (usually 1 or 2 minutes less than what the package calls for).

6 Put all of the dressing ingredients into a jar, cover and shake until well blended.

7 When the pasta is ready, strain it and rinse with cold water. Place in a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss with the shrimp, bacon, bell peppers, and onions. Add the cilantro and avocado just before serving.

Price Breakdown

Cost per Serving: $2.46
Ingredient
1 avocado
½ teaspoons chipotle pepper powder
¼ cups cilantro
¼ cups cilantro
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
½ pounds dry fusilli pasta
2 green onions
2 Tbsps fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 Tbsps olive oil
½ pounds raw shrimp
⅓ cups red diced bell pepper
⅓ cups red diced onion
3 ounces thick-cut bacon
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
⅓ cups yellow diced bell pepper
Price
$1.50
$0.17
$0.13
$0.13
$0.05
$0.49
$0.16
$0.25
$0.17
$0.33
$4.53
$0.25
$0.18
$1.21
$0.06
$0.22
$9.83

Nutritional Information

Quickview
501 Calories
19g Protein
24g Total Fat
51g Carbs
17% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
501k
25%

Fat
24g
38%

  Saturated Fat
5g
32%

Carbohydrates
51g
17%

  Sugar
3g
4%

Cholesterol
85mg
28%

Sodium
631mg
27%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
19g
39%

Selenium
57µg
82%

Vitamin C
48mg
59%

Manganese
0.69mg
35%

Vitamin K
34µg
33%

Phosphorus
318mg
32%

Fiber
6g
25%

Vitamin B6
0.44mg
22%

Vitamin E
3mg
22%

Copper
0.41mg
20%

Vitamin B3
4mg
20%

Folate
79µg
20%

Potassium
589mg
17%

Magnesium
67mg
17%

Vitamin A
796IU
16%

Zinc
2mg
14%

Vitamin B5
1mg
13%

Vitamin B12
0.74µg
12%

Vitamin B1
0.18mg
12%

Vitamin B2
0.15mg
9%

Iron
1mg
9%

Calcium
63mg
6%

covered percent of daily need

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