Dinner: Chili-Lime Pasta Salad with Shrimp Skewers

Recipe by Judy Kim This dressed-up macaroni salad has mad flavor.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Chili-Lime Pasta Salad with Shrimp Skewers

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

kosher salt
2 c. broccoli florets
1/2 lb. Macaroni
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
Freshly ground black pepper
3 limes
1/2 tsp. crushed red chili flakes
1/2 c. Chopped red onion
1 c. shredded red cabbage
8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined

Instructions

Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook broccoli for 2 minutes. Meanwhile set up bowl of cold water with ice cubes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to ice bath; drain when cool. Using the same pot, cook pasta according to al dente package instructions.
Meanwhile in a large bowl mix mayonnaise, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, zest and juice of one lime, and chili flakes. Toss in red onion, cabbage, broccoli, and cooked pasta, mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Preheat grill on medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp onto the pre-soaked skewers. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place skewers on grill and cook until pink and lightly charred, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a clean plate.
Serve pasta salad with shrimp skewers and wedges of remaining lime. Garnish with cilantro.

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