Epicurious Seafood Pasta With Lemon-saffron Herb Dressing Recipe

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Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 34g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Epicurious Seafood Pasta With Lemon-saffron Herb Dressing Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 34g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 28%. At 637mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Epicurious Seafood Pasta With Lemon-saffron Herb Dressing Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 231 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 454
Total Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 112mg
Sodium: 637mg
Total Carbohydrates: 36g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 20g
Calcium: 112mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 412mg Vitamin A: 115mcg
Vitamin C: 10mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces campanelle (trumpet-shaped pasta) or macaroni
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed saffron threads
  • 7 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon plus sprigs for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill plus sprigs for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 pound cooked medium shrimp
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 pound Dungeness crabmeat
  • 2 large handfuls of arugula
  • 2 small heads of butter lettuce
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

Visit Epicurious's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)