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Creamy Shrimp Pasta
A healthy creamy shrimp pasta with 460 calories and 56g protein per serving. Shrimp marinated in garlic, Italian herbs, and chili flakes are pan-cooked until golden, then combined with a light cream sauce made from milk, whole wheat flour, and Parmesan, tossed with pasta and spinach.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 400 g shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 200 g pasta (dry)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 60 g fresh spinach (handful)
cream sauce
- 480 ml low-fat milk (2 cups)
- 1 tbsp whole wheat flour
- 30 g Parmesan cheese (2 tablespoons, grated)
shrimp marinade
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- 0.5 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (half a lemon squeezed)
Steps
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1Marinate shrimp with fresh garlic, salt, pepper, Italian herbs, red chili flakes, and half a lemon squeezed. Mix until well combined.~3 min
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2Add salted water to a pot and cook the pasta for 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.~8 min
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3Add olive oil to a hot pan and cook the shrimp for 8 minutes until golden and pink. Remove from heat and set aside.~8 min
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4In the same pan, add 2 cups of milk and 1 tablespoon of whole wheat flour. Stir, then add 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Gently stir until thick.~4 min
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5Add a handful of spinach, the cooked shrimp, and the pasta. Season again with the same spices and serve. Enjoy.~2 min
Nutrition (per serving)
460
Calories
56g
Protein
42g
Carbs
8g
Fat
4g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Shrimp pasta is a popular dish in Italian-American cuisine, typically made with a rich cream or butter sauce. This fitness-focused version uses whole wheat flour as a thickener and low-fat milk instead of cream to keep the calorie count in check while delivering impressive protein numbers.
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