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    Shrimp & Artichoke Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Recipe

    Published: Mar 17, 2014 · Modified: Jun 21, 2019 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 11 Comments

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    Whip up this pasta salad for a healthy make-ahead meal or to bring to a potluck. Whole wheat pasta, perfectly seared shrimp and artichokes make a fantastic combination! 313 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    Whip up this pasta salad for a healthy make-ahead meal or to bring to a potluck. Whole wheat pasta, perfectly seared shrimp and artichokes make a fantastic combination! 313 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #pasta #shrimp #recipe

    Having a 9-year old boy, particularly the 9-year old boy (T) that lives in our house, keeps one on one's toes. I've written about his Bigfoot hunting escapades and his elaborately-designed leprechaun traps. Now that the weather is getting nicer, T and his friends head into the field behind our house and spend hours building forts, preparing for invasion (by Bigfoot, I assume) and fashioning bows and arrows from random sticks they find.

    In fact, as I write this, I'm watching him climb over the wall, stick in hand, to enter into his land of make-believe battles and spy escapades.

    Jumping over brick wall.

    It's an existence that I read about in books, and it makes my heart burst to see T disappear into the world of imaginary lands and times. It's free from iPads and video games (though he did spend his fair share of time with these devices), and it brings him nothing but joy.

    Of course, it's also an existence that seems to involve a lot of sharp sticks. I find myself yelling, "Don't run with that that death poker in your hand!"

    "Stop swinging that thing around! You're going to take someone's eye out!"

    Package of DeLallo whole wheat orzo pasta

    I think it's my prerogative to yell these things. It's what mothers do. There's a reason why we're told not to run with scissors in our hand. The same can be said for sharp sticks that are taller than my husband, yielded by a 9-year old boy.

    Seared shrimp in a nonstick skillet, with tongs.

    Learning the ways and thought processes of a young boy is an adventure unto itself, and there are many times I just don't get it right.

    T: "Should I light off a firecracker in my classroom?"

    Me: "Why would you want to do that?"

    T: "Because chicks dig bad boys."

    Hmmm....

    Shrimp, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes and orzo in a large bowl.

    While I can't read T's mind 97% of the time, I can tell you exactly what kinds of food he craves.

    Shrimp is at the top of the list. And so this pasta salad is for him. Whole wheat pasta, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes...and lots and lots of perfectly seared shrimp.

    Shrimp pasta salad is one of our family favorites, and it's fantastic for picnics and potlucks. 313 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #pastasalad #recipe

    The next time he heads back to the fort, I might just pack him a tupperware of this pasta.

    After all, a 9-year old boy needs all the fuel he can get, just in case he runs into Bigfoot.

    Other whole wheat pasta recipes:

    Cookin' Canuck's Roasted Tomato & Chicken Sausage Whole Wheat Pasta
    Cookin' Canuck's Healthy Lasagne with Turkey, Pesto & Peppers
    Bowl of Delicious!'s Pasta Puttanesca

    Instagram-button If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

    Whip up this pasta salad for a healthy make-ahead meal or to bring to a potluck. Whole wheat pasta, perfectly seared shrimp and artichokes make a fantastic combination! 313 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #pasta #shrimp #recipe

    Shrimp & Artichoke Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Recipe

    Whip up this pasta salad for a healthy make-ahead meal or to bring to a potluck. Whole wheat pasta, perfectly seared shrimp and artichokes make a fantastic combination!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Entrees, Pasta
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Healthy Dinner Recipes, Seafood Recipes
    Prep Time: 18 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 8 Cups
    Calories: 312.6kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    The Dressing:

    • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon agave nectar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
    • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

    The pasta salad::

    • 12 ounces whole wheat orzo pasta
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 pound large shrimp peeled & deveined
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
    • 1 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained & quartered
    • ⅓ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes not packed in oil
    • 5 large basil leaves thinly sliced
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    Instructions

    The Dressing:

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, agave nectar, salt and pepper. While whisking, gradually pour in the olive oil until combined.

    The Pasta Salad:

    • Cook the orzo according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
    • Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
    • Add the shrimp and sear until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 90 seconds per side.
    • In a large bowl, combine the orzo, shrimp, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and basil.
    • Pour the dressing into the salad and toss to combine. Serve.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 6 (Freestyle SP), 6 (Points+)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 312.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.4g | Protein: 17.6g | Fat: 9.4g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 86.1mg | Sodium: 412mg | Fiber: 6.6g | Sugar: 3.2g
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      1. cheri

        March 18, 2014 at 9:00 pm

        This is my kind of dish, what a great combination!

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      2. Carol at Wild Goose Tea

        March 18, 2014 at 1:38 pm

        I love the recipe because its a very different pasta salad and chuck filled with
        two of my favorite things. I too enjoyed reading about your son's adventures. I have a 2 yr old granddaughter. It has brought home how different the world is today then when I was raising my sons. What a challenge it is to give them balance between the old---which is the real---world and the new world, which is important for them to know well also. We as loving adults have our jobs cut out for us.

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      3. Kat

        March 18, 2014 at 8:11 am

        How many calories is that? Looks amazing

        Reply
        • Dara (Cookin' Canuck)

          March 18, 2014 at 8:26 am

          Kat, I could have sworn that I entered the nutritional information. I'm sorry about that! It is there now. I hope you enjoy the pasta salad!

          Reply
          • Kat

            March 18, 2014 at 3:57 pm

            Thank you very much! Made it today for dinner and everyone loved it!

            Reply
      4. Elizabeth @ Bowl of Delicious!

        March 17, 2014 at 2:39 pm

        This looks amazing! It looks so light and refreshing for spring (if spring EVER gets here up in New England). I may try it and add some fresh dill, since I am obsessed with lemon-dill flavor, especially with artichokes. Yum yum, and thanks for linking to my Puttanesca recipe! Hope you liked it!

        Reply
      5. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction

        March 17, 2014 at 1:11 pm

        This is my kind of pasta salad! Love the shrimp and artichoke combination!

        Reply
      6. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living

        March 17, 2014 at 12:38 pm

        Love hearing about your son's adventures ;). And this shrimp orzo salad sounds really good!

        Reply
      7. Liz

        March 17, 2014 at 11:10 am

        Nice recipe. Thank you. Have a Great Day and Week!

        Reply
      8. Meagan @ A Zesty Bite

        March 17, 2014 at 10:23 am

        Oh man this pasta looks tasty!

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      9. Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg

        March 17, 2014 at 10:00 am

        This look delicious. I love all of the ingredients in this recipe. I think it's great that your son is playing outside rather than sitting in front of a screen playing video games.

        Reply

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