Creamy Shrimp


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 373.5
  • Total Fat: 11.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 177.2 mg
  • Sodium: 876.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 34.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 29.5 g

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Introduction

A quick and easy creamy dish with plenty of veggies and not a lot of calories! Use low sodium broth and low fat parmesan for an even lower calorie count. A quick and easy creamy dish with plenty of veggies and not a lot of calories! Use low sodium broth and low fat parmesan for an even lower calorie count.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    8 oz of pasta (I like thin spaghetti or angel hair)
    1 8 oz tub of low fat cream cheese
    1 cup chicken broth
    1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
    3 cloves of garlic
    1 cup shrimp, w/out heads, shells, and tails
    2 cups fresh chopped spinach
    1 can italian style diced tomatoes
    1 cup fresh or frozen broccoli

Directions

-Cook pasta according to package directions.

-In a large skillet with high sides, cook chicken broth and cream cheese over medium-high heat until cheese is completely melted (about 3-4 minutes)

-Add parmesan and garlic.

-Add shrimp, spinach, tomatoes, and broccoli. Stir until shrimp is cooked and broccoli is crisp tender.

-Turn off heat and stir in pasta.

Makes 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GEORGIAFRECKLES.

TAGS:  Fish | Dinner | Fish Dinner |

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    SOUNDS GOOD - 7/5/11


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    Good
    This was pretty good. I added mushrooms and chicken because I didn't have any shrimp. - 2/19/09


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    Very Good
    Pretty good! It tasted like a lighter shrimp alfredo. My six year old son had two friends over for lunch and they all gobbled it up which says something. - 10/8/08


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    Incredible!
    This recipe was sooo good. My husband and I both loved it. This is getting added to our rotation. Thanks! - 9/11/08


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    Incredible!
    This recipe was awesome!! It was very easy to make and the kids even loved it. They ate lots of veggies and didn't even realize it! - 8/22/08


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    Very Good
    Really tasty! Definitely a repeater at my house. - 8/10/08