Skinny Garlic Shrimp Broccoli Alfredo
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4.7
Skinny Garlic Shrimp Broccoli Alfredo
Description
The recipe starts with cooking whole wheat pasta until just tender, adding broccoli near the end of cooking for gentle steaming with the pasta. Shrimp are quickly sautéed with garlic in butter and olive oil until pink and tender, then removed. The pan is used to create a light sauce by browning flour slightly and gradually whisking in milk to thicken it. Cream cheese and Parmesan cheese are stirred in, creating a mildly tangy, creamy sauce that coats the pasta and vegetables.
Returning the shrimp, pasta, and broccoli to the pan allows the ingredients to mingle evenly with the sauce just before serving. The dish highlights fresh garlic flavor, mild creaminess, and balanced textures of tender shrimp, al dente pasta, and crisp broccoli.
This preparation is relatively quick and yields a comforting meal that feels lighter than conventional Alfredo due to the use of low-fat milk and portioned cheese additions.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta any shape
- 2 cups broccoli frozen or fresh
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 5 cloves garlic crushed or minced
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 cups milk low-fat
- 1 oz cream cheese 2 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese optional, freshly grated
Instructions
- Cook pasta al dente according to package directions, in generously salted water. Add the broccoli just 1 minute before the pasta is finished cooking. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large heavy-duty pan to high heat. Add the olive oil, butter, shrimp and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the shrimp on the highest heat level for 2-3 minutes or until pink. Remove shrimp from pan.
- To the same pan, Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in cream cheese and parmesan and whisk until the cream cheese is fully mixed in and lump free. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Return the shrimp, drained pasta and broccoli to pan. Gently toss until everything is fully coated in the sauce. Turn off heat and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 495 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 495kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 312mg | 104% |
| Sodium | 997mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 751IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 439mg | 44% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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