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Lemon-Shrimp Pasta
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 2
Cooking for 2? This is the recipe for you. I have also doubled it for 4. It is elegant and light. Have no clue where I got the original recipe. I have had it for a very long time.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces shrimp, deveined and sliced in half lengthwise
1/2 cup frozen green pea, thawed
1/3 cup coarsely shredded carrot
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon processed light cream cheese
2 cups cooked farfalle pasta, cooked without added salt (bow tie pasta) or 2 cups fat (bow tie pasta)
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1/8 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
fresh chives (optional)
Directions:
1. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
2. Add oil and place over medium-high heat until hot.
3. Add minced garlic and saute 15 seconds.
4. Add shrimp and saute until pink.
5. Add peas and carrot.
6. Saute 1 minute, remove from skillet and set aside.
7. Add broth and cream cheese to skillet; cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring constantly with a wire whisk.
8. Stir in shrimp mixture, farfalle, and next 4 ingredients.
9. Cook 1 minute.
10. If desired, garnish with chives.
By RecipeOfHealth.com