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Christel OerumBy Christel Oerum on March 1, 2016, Updated April 15, 2020
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Salmon & Shrimp Pasta

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Salmon & Shrimp Pasta – This is our favorite easy and healthy pasta recipe. It takes less than 20 min to make and is full of delicious protein │ TheFitBlog.com

This Salmon & Shrimp Pasta recipe is my favorites for an easy and healthy weeknight meal. It takes less than 20 minutes to make and is packed with delicious protein and healthy fats!

Salmon & Shrimp pasta in a bowl over whole wheat pasta with chives on top

I love using seafood for an easy, super healthy weeknight meal. This shrimp and salmon pasta is one of my favorites! It packs in plenty of flavor for a truly satisfying bowl.

Shrimp are a great way to add protein to any dish, and their mild flavor makes them easy to pair with other ingredients. By combining them with the healthy fat from the salmon and the carbs from the whole-wheat pasta, you get a very balanced and nutritious meal.

Finally, you’ll top the whole thing off with a curry powder, paprika, and pepper sauce for an amazing burst of flavor! 

Trust me, this tasty seafood pasta will quickly become one of your healthy weeknight go-to meals.

 

How to make salmon & shrimp pasta

From start to finish, this tasty dish only takes about 20 minutes to prep!

Step 1: Cook the salmon in the oven at 400 F (200 C) for about 15 min. (depending on how large the piece is). Remove the skin and any brown fat after cooking.

Step 2: Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. You want the pasta to be done around the same time as the salmon, so based on how long the pasta needs to boil, wait until the salmon only has that long left to cook before placing the pasta in the boiling water.

Step 3: Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes in lightly salted water until they just start turning pink. You also want the shrimp to finish cooking around the same time as the salmon and pasta, so wait until those ingredients only have a few minutes left before cooking your shrimp. Alternatively, you could buy your shrimp pre-cooked, in which case you’ll just skip this step.

Step 4: Flake the salmon into small pieces. 

Step 5: Add the pasta, flaked salmon, and shrimp to a bowl and mix together.

Step 6: In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and spices until combined. Drizzle over the pasta.

Step 7: Garnish with chives to taste.

That’s it! It’s really as simple as cooking your seafood, cooking your pasta, mixing your sauce, and putting it all together.

Spicing up your seafood pasta

The key to making this pasta with salmon and shrimp taste great is the dressing. You need a strong flavor to spice up the mild seafood.

For this recipe, I included a light sour cream dressing with curry powder, paprika, and pepper. I love the way these spices compliment the dish. However, you’re welcome to use any spices you like!

 

Timing the seafood

The beauty of this pasta is that it’s a really simple dish to make. 

However, you do need to pay attention to the cook time of the salmon, shrimp, and pasta. Ideally, you want all three to finish cooking around the same time.

If you spend too much time putting everything together, the pasta will become dry or the seafood will overcook, so you have to be a little quick and ready to eat it immediately while it’s hot.

Storage

To safely store cooked seafood, make sure to place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days.

However, I will say that this dish is best served right away! I recommend only making as much as you plan to eat in one sitting.

 

More healthy seafood recipes

Seafood is a great way to add protein and healthy fats to any meal! Here are a few other dishes I think you’ll enjoy:

  • Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Creamy Chili Sauce
  • Ahi Tuna Poke
  • Chicken Caprese Pasta (from our friends at A Food Lover’s Kitchen)

You can also check out this roundup of 10 low-carb seafood recipes for even more food inspiration!

When you’ve tried this dish, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

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Salmon & Shrimp Pasta

This Salmon & Shrimp Pasta recipe is my favorites for an easy and healthy weeknight meal. It takes less than 20 minutes to make and is packed with delicious protein and healthy fats!
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Author:Christel Oerum
Servings:1
Salmon & Shrimp Pasta – This is our favorite easy and healthy pasta recipe. It takes less than 20 min to make and is full of delicious protein │ TheFitBlog.com
4.8 from 5 votes
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Ingredients

  • 2½ oz. salmon
  • 2½ oz. shrimp
  • 1½ oz. whole wheat pasta
  • 2 tbsp. light sour cream
  • ¼ tsp. curry powder
  • ¼ tsp. paprika
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • Chives (optional)
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Instructions

  • Cook the salmon in the oven at 400 F (200 C) for about 15 min. (depending on how large the piece is). Remove the skin and any brown fat after cooking.
  • Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. You want the pasta to be done around the same time as the salmon, so based on how long the pasta needs to boil, wait until the salmon only has that long left to cook before placing the pasta in the boiling water.
  • Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes in lightly salted water until they just start turning pink. You also want the shrimp to finish cooking around the same time as the salmon and pasta, so wait until those ingredients only have a few minutes left before cooking your shrimp. Alternatively, you could buy your shrimp pre-cooked, in which case you’ll just skip this step.
  • Flake the salmon into small pieces.
  • Add the pasta, flaked salmon, and shrimp to a bowl and mix together.
  • In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and spices until combined. Drizzle over the pasta.
  • Garnish with chives to taste.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is for 1 serving of salmon & shrimp pasta.
Timing is important with this dish. You don't want your pasta to dry out or your seafood to overcook. Ideally, try to have the salmon, shrimp, and pasta finish cooking around the same time.
Sauce is key for adding flavor to milder seafood like shrimp and salmon. This sauce combines sour cream with curry powder, paprika, and pepper, but feel free to try your own spice mix.
This dish is best served immediately. However, if you have leftovers, they can be safely stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Salmon & Shrimp Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 Calories from Fat 91
% Daily Value*
Fat 10.1g16%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 154.7mg52%
Sodium 330.9mg14%
Potassium 44.3mg1%
Carbohydrates 32.1g11%
Fiber 5.2g21%
Sugar 1.6g2%
Protein 39g78%
Vitamin A 640IU13%
Vitamin C 8.7mg11%
Calcium 73mg7%
Iron 2.1mg12%
Net carbs 26.9g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salmon and shrimp pasta, Seafood pasta
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Christel Oerum

About Christel Oerum

Christel is the founder of Diabetes Strong. She is a Certified Personal Trainer specializing in diabetes. As someone living with type 1 diabetes, Christel is particularly passionate about helping others with diabetes live active healthy lives. She’s a diabetes advocate, public speaker, and author of the popular diabetes book Fit With Diabetes.

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  1. AvatarVery Erin says

    March 2, 2016 at 12:36 pm

    This sounds great! Shrimp pasta is one of my favorites 🙂

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  2. AvatarRaceyBBQ says

    March 2, 2016 at 11:20 am

    Christel, I like your style of writing and your photos are fantastic. I love shrimp and will be trying this out.

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    • Tobias OerumTobias Oerum says

      March 2, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      Thank you :-). I hope you like it.

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