Recipe

My Less Fattening Shrimp Alfredo Recipe

	Justjakesmom / All my dishes 2 months, 3 weeks ago I came up with this version of a creamy sauce that wasn't as fattening as classic alfredo, but I think it's just as satisfying. I also added some herbs to it for a different taste. I served with steamed broccoli on the side. Very delicious! (If I say so myself)... More Prep:5m Cook:10m Servings:4	Justjakesmo
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Ingredients

8 oz. pasta of your choice; I used mini farfalle

1 tsp. minced garlic (or more)

1 8oz. block of Light cream cheese

30 (or more or less) shrimp (31-40 size) I used frozen raw, deveined, tail on

1 can chicken broth

1/4 cup grated parmesan (or more, if you like)

1 tsp dried basil (or to taste)

1/2 tsp dried thyme (or to taste)

1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

1/2 tsp. pepper (optional)

salt to taste

Directions

Thaw shrimp (if frozen) in cold running water, and remove tail

Cook pasta according to directions al dente

Meanwhile drizzle a little olive oil in large non stick skillet

Cook shrimp 2 minutes on each side, then remove and set aside

Add minced garlic and saute 1 minute (or more)

Add chicken broth and bring to boil

Remove from heat (or turn off burner, if using gas (what I do)

Add block of cream cheese and work it in till dissolved ( I use the back of my spoon, pressing down and moving the cheese around the pan till it's soft enough to gradually break up)

When cheese is all mixed in, return to simmer

Add the grated parmesan

Add basil, thyme and salt and pepper

When pasta is done, return shrimp to the sauce along with the pasta

If using, add lemon juice

Stir till incorporated and shrimp is fully heated.

Enjoy!

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