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Grilled Shrimp with Pasta and Pineapple Salsa
From The American Diabetes Association's Flavorful Seasons Cookbook
ADA Bookstore: 1-800-232-6733
Prep: 20 min, Cook: 5 min.
  • 2 lbs. pineapple chunks, packed in their own juice, drained
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1-1/2 cups shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2-2/3 cups cooked rotini pasta

In a large bowl, combine all salsa ingredients, except the shrimp and pasta. Prepare an outside grill with an oiled rack set 4 inches above the heat source. On a gas grill, set the heat to high. Grill the shrimp on each side for 2 minutes. Toss the pasta with the salsa, arrange the shrimp on top, and serve.

Note: Ideally diabetics should meet with a professional dietitian to plan an individualized diet plan. There is no single diet that meets all the needs of everyone with diabetes.

This recipe serves 6 people. Due to the nature of this recipe, it adjusts the number of servings in multiples of 6 only.

Per serving: calories 219, fat 1.8g, 7% calories from fat, cholesterol 55mg, protein 11.4g, carbohydrates 42.1g, fiber 3.5g, sugar 23.8g, sodium 59mg, diet points 4.3.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.3, Fruit: 1.4, Bread: 0.8, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.0, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 1.0

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