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Skinny Garlic Shrimp Broccoli Alfredo
Skinny Shrimp Alfredo with broccoli made lighter without heavy cream. This delicious pasta is garlicky, creamy, and made in under 20 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 495 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta any shape
- 2 cups frozen or fresh broccoli
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 5 cloves garlic crushed or minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 cups low-fat milk
- 1 oz cream cheese 2 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
751IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
439mg
(44%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 495
% 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.