Hey Friends! How’s it goin?
Although I reintroduced meats like chicken and turkey after cutting them out for my elimination diet, I’ve mostly been sticking with seafood these days. Why? One- because I’m kind of fed up with eating the same things over and over again and two- because my body feels lighter – for lack of a better word – whenever I take a break from meats. Yes, I’ve done this before.
This break from meat is a little more fun than ones I’ve done in the past, because I’ve been having loads of fun experimenting with different pescatarian and vegetarian meals. The highlight of my long weekend came on Monday afternoon when I had a genius brainwave that resulted in this:
Before we get into the awesomeness that is this recipe, here are some of my other seafood laden eats from the last week:
WIAW: A Week of Pescatarian Eats
My breakfasts haven’t changed much since doing the elimination diet, just lots and lots of oatmeal and smuices.
Due to a civic holiday for I have no idea what, I spent a lot of time in the kitchen this weekend (read: all three days). So, in addition to the garlic shrimp pasta, I also tried making healthy fish ‘n’ chips. The sweet potato fries were amazeballs but the fish wasn’t exactly what I wanted. Don’t worry though, my taste buds and I are gonna have a little more fun tweaking this one for the next little while.
I went to a barbeque a couple weekends ago during the elimination diet and I carried some store-bought veggie burgers so I’d have something to eat. They were really good, so I’ve been pan frying the leftovers at home and enjoying them with Ezekiel bread and a side of these sweet potato and beet chips. #Yum
And of course, no pescatarian diet could be complete without sushi! This is a recycled sushi picture from my beach trip last month, but I did have sushi more than a couple times in the last few weeks. I was just too busy chowing down to take pictures 😳
And now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for, the recipe:
Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Roasted Beets
I haven’t had beets since last Winter when I had this Beets & Veggie Smoothie Bowl for breakfast everyday for a week. I actually made that again this week using the roasted beets and it was delish.
p.s. I’m pretty sure this pasta dish will taste just as good with golden beets, but I kind of like that the red ones turned everything a little red 
- 1½ cups fusilli pasta (or two servings of your pasta of choice)
- ½ cup of cooked quinoa- I used a mix of white, red and black
- 10-12 uncooked shrimp; peeled, deveined and without tails
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 red beet, roasted and chopped
- 2 tsp olive oil; separated
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup chopped veggies like peppers, onions, mushrooms, corn,
- Pre heat oven to 350F
- Scrub beets under running water, pat dry and wrap in foil
- Place beets on a baking sheet and bake for 1hr or until easily pierced with a fork
- Remove from oven and let cool
- Run under warm water and rub with hands to remove skin
- Chop and set aside
- While the beets are roasting, cook the pasta and quinoa according to the directions on their respective packages
- Season the shrimp with parsley, salt and pepper
- Heat 1 tsp olive oil and garlic in a small pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, turning occasionally- roughly 5 minutes
- Add in beets and veggies and saute for another 2-3 minutes
- Once everything is ready, add pasta, quinoa and shrimp and beet mixture to a large salad bowl.
- Sprinkle with vinegar, remaining olive oil and more salt and pepper if desired
- Mix well and serve
What about you?
Have you ever tried a pescatarian diet? What are your favourite ways to cook seafood? Are you a fan of beets?
Share in the comments below!
Connect with me on: Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram | Google+ | Bloglovin
Subscribe for weekly health tips
This post was included in the following linkups: What I Ate Wednesday, Wake up Wednesday, Create & Share, Treat Yo’ Self Thursday, The Weekend re-Treat, Let’s Get Real, That Friday Blog Hop, Get Him Fed, Say G’Day
More Mains & Apps
Follow GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth’s board :: Appetizers, Sides + Mains :: on Pinterest.
That looks so good! Will Def have to make that soon!
Trish
http://thetrishlist.blogspot.com
Trish @ The Trish List recently posted…THANK YOU!
I eat a lot of fish but also poultry. I don’t really like red meat. The recipe is interesting. I can’t say I don’t like beets because I can’t remember the last time I had them.
Carla recently posted…I Eat Like a Toddler and Other Random Confessions
I’ve been wanting to try Ezekiel bread! I do love sweet potato chips.
I am a pescatarian on Mondays for meatless monday and I love sushi , shrimp, pasta, and all the eats you showed here ! i am also addicted to veggie burgers and hummus with pita too..and lets not forget about veggie pizza.
Michelle L @ Eat and Sip in the City recently posted…What I Ate Wednesday Link Up #185
What a clever way to get beets into a meal… I typically just use them in smoothies but I am loving this dinner idea. Thanks!
Stephanie recently posted…Inside a Momma’s Purse
I am a huge fan of pasta so I need to try this! I am not a huge fan of beets though, I will just have to add more shrimp!
Leanna recently posted…Spotlight of the Week // Making Life Goals
Everything looks amazing! I pretty much eat pescatarian (aside from a turkey sandwich here and there) and I eat red meat on occasion (maybe once a month, max) I just never really find myself craving it.
Charlotte @ Commitness to Fitness recently posted…If Socrates Had Been A Blogger (Thinking Out Loud/ Top 8 List)
I was a vegetarian for almost 10 years before going back to meat (it was bacon that brought me back), but I still rarely eat red meat. I’ve never liked beets, but I keep trying them in the off chance my taste buds change as I get older, lol!
Ree recently posted…delightfully refreshing kiwi daiquiris
Welp, now I’m hungry.
xoxo
The Accidental Mama
http://theaccidentalmama.com
The Accidental Mama recently posted…My Love Affair with the Farmers’ Market
Well, I would die if I ate shrimp because I’m allergic… but I can eat all other seafood and I seriously do. Can I say my favorite way to eat it is raw? I love oysters and sashimi so much!
Cassie recently posted…Blueberry and Fig Overnight Oatmeal
This looks amazing. I love roasted beetroot 🙂
Kaz @ Melting Moments recently posted…Weekly Wrap Up Linky – Armenian Nutmeg Cake
AH those all look SO tasty! I love seafood, but not it’s price and how it doesn’t last well prepped in bulk in the fridge! I do love me some salmon and shrimp though 🙂 AND scallops if I’m out to eat! As for beets, LOVE THEM ROASTED from the can, unsalted kind of course 🙂
Amber recently posted…IBS – Irritable Bowel Syndrome
ooh definitely know what im making for dinner tonight.. looks delicious!
Thalia @ butter and brioche recently posted…Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Glaze
….Giselle how the hell did I miss this golden post? You’ve made me hungry. Again.
Nice one.
In other news…if that is raisin toast with a savoury filling- I think our friendship is taking a whole new level.
Arman @ thebigmansworld recently posted…Marinated Pesto Potato Salad
Beets have high water content. There is also a very low amount of calories. Low-calorie food is good for weight loss. A moderate amount of fibers and protein are also present in beets. It helps to reduce appetite and keeps you full for a long time. So, beets are good for weight loss. You can also use it as a weight loss drink