YUMM! No Takeout! Linguine with Lemon Alfredo Shrimp #fitfam
Craving creamy pasta without the guilt trip?
Get ready to swoon over our bright and lemony shrimp pasta – it’s like Alfredo’s chic, health-conscious cousin! We’ve kept all the lusciousness but ditched the heavy baggage, thanks to the magic of reduced-fat cream cheese for that dreamy body, and Parmesan for that iconic robust flavor. We’re serving it up with gluten-free brown rice pasta for our GF fashionistas, but hey, if gluten’s not your jam, this dazzling sauce will make any pasta (linguine, fettuccine, you name it!) the star of the show. Get ready to twirl your way to a light yet luxurious dinner that’s as stylish as it is satisfying!
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups whole milk
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- ⅔ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ounce reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 8 ounces brown rice linguine or fettuccine pasta
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Directions
- Combine milk and garlic in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 1 1/4 cups, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; process with an immersion blender (or a high-powered blender) until smooth, about 1 minute. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Stir in Parmesan, cream cheese and lemon zest until smooth and melted. Cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Rinse with warm water.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring often, until opaque, about 3 minutes. Add the Parmesan sauce, pasta and peas; toss to coat. Add the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Divide among 4 bowls and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
Eatwell.com
Nutrition Information
| 339 | Calories |
| 14g | Fat |
| 30g | Carbs |
| 28g | Protein |
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