quick and easy shrimp alfredo
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 tbsp. olive oil.5 cup chopped onion2 or 3 cloves chopped garlic12 medium size tiger shrimp (thaw under running water if frozen, drain well)1 cup skim milk2 tbsp. low fat cream cheese 1 tsp. dijon mustard1 cup frozen peas (or broccoli, spinach).5 tsp. nutmegDash salt1 tsp. black pepper2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheeseServe with 4 cups cooked whole wheat pasta.
Saute garlic, onion and shrimp* in olive oil over med./high heat for a minute or two. Lower heat and add milk, whisk in cream cheese and dijon mustard until smooth. Add peas, nutmeg, salt and pepper and simmer for 15-20 mins. Once sauce has thickened, stir in parmesan cheese. You may have to add some flour and water (combined in a small bowl to make a smooth liquid paste prior to stirring into sauce) to thicken, allow to simmer for a few more minutes. Season with extra salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Gently stir into hot pasta, serve with a nice salad. Makes 4 servings (1 cup pasta/3 shrimps per person). The nutritional info includes the pasta.
*This works with chicken and turkey or by itself as a vegetarian dish.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KALSPENCE.
*This works with chicken and turkey or by itself as a vegetarian dish.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KALSPENCE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 314.3
- Total Fat: 6.9 g
- Cholesterol: 34.8 mg
- Sodium: 241.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 48.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.4 g
- Protein: 17.3 g
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