One Pot Low Carb Shrimp Alfredo
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
330 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
One Pot Low Carb Shrimp Alfredo
Description
In this recipe, diced garlic is sautéed briefly before adding shrimp, zucchini noodles, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and jarred creamy basil Alfredo sauce to the skillet. Everything is cooked together for several minutes until heated through, allowing the flavors to meld. The shrimp add protein and a slight sweetness, while the zucchini noodles provide a vegetable base with a delicate bite.
The sauce is rich and herbaceous, complementing the fresh basil and tomatoes, and keeping the dish moist without heavy cream-heavy scratch sauce. The quick saute method keeps shrimp tender, and the zucchini noodles remain slightly firm to avoid sogginess.
Serve this simple one pot dish as a low-carb dinner option without the starch of regular pasta. It offers a balance of protein, vegetables, and sauce in a single meal that is easily prepared and cleaned up.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic diced
- 1 lb Shrimp , cooked and peels tails off
- 18 oz zucchini noodles (4-6 zucchinis)
- 1 c cherry tomato halved
- 4 leaves basil fresh
- 1 Creamy Basil Alfredo Sauce Bertolli®, jar
- Note: If you want to use fresh , uncooked shrimp you can. Just saute the shrimp with the garlic for 2-3 minutes or until it becomes pink then proceed with the recipe as written.
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium high heat add diced garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp, zucchini, tomatoes, fresh basil, and Bertolli® Creamy Basil Alfredo Sauce.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes or until warmed through.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 243mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 1149mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 440mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2200IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 170mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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