Healthy Shrimp and Pasta Alfredo Recipe

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Healthy Shrimp and Pasta Alfredo
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Directions:

  1. Begin boiling the water for the pasta.
  2. Melt butter in a large (about 10 ) skillet until sizzling.
  3. Add pasta to the water.
  4. Add onion, shrimp, bell pepper, garlic, salt and pepper to the skillet.
  5. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink (about 6-7 minutes).
  6. While the shrimp and pasta are cooking, put all ingredients for the alfredo sauce (except pepper) in a blender and puree until smooth.
  7. Pour contents of blender in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to boil.
  8. Lower the alfredo sauce to low and stir frequently, adding pepper if desired.
  9. Strain the pasta if fully cooked and return to the saucepan.
  10. Add the shrimp mixture to the pasta, then pour the alfredo sauce on top. Mix well.
  11. If extra flavor is desired, feel free to add any of the cajun spices listed above.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 639.18 Kcal (2676 kJ)
Calories from fat 231.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.72g 40%
Cholesterol 83.23mg 28%
Sodium 1628.57mg 68%
Potassium 339.65mg 7%
Total Carbs 80.35g 27%
Sugars 11.81g 47%
Dietary Fiber 5.29g 21%
Protein 23.25g 47%
Vitamin C 48.9mg 82%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 42%
Iron 22.2mg 123%
Calcium 293.1mg 29%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 154.33 Kcal (646 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.21g 40%
Cholesterol 20.09mg 28%
Sodium 393.21mg 68%
Potassium 82.01mg 7%
Total Carbs 19.4g 27%
Sugars 2.85g 47%
Dietary Fiber 1.28g 21%
Protein 5.61g 47%
Vitamin C 11.8mg 82%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 42%
Iron 5.4mg 123%
Calcium 70.8mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.1
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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