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Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Course Dinner
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 419kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) pkg. Barilla Protein+ Spaghetti
  • 4 Tablespoons butter divided
  • 2 pounds cooked, tail-off shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 Tablespoons garlic minced
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups low-fat 1% milk
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, melt 2 Tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add remaining 2 Tablespoons butter to the skillet then whisk in garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Whisk in flour and cook for an additional minute then slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk until well combined. Let cook for 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
  • Season sauce with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper then stir in cooked pasta, parmesan cheese and cooked shrimp. Toss to evenly coat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

MFP: MFF Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta
March 2022

Nutrition

Serving: 10.2ounces | Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.7g | Protein: 41.3g | Fat: 9.2g