Garlic Shrimp and Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp cornstarch
1 (14 1/2 oz) can chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 -7 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 -3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 -2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese , plus additional for passing on the side
4 cups hot cooked fettuccine
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Mix cornstarch with broth in a small bowl, stir until combined, and set aside.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter sizzles.
Saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent and begins to brown. Do not let garlic brown.
Add shrimp, parsley, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. Stir and toss until shrimp is cooked through and turns pink, about 5 minutes.
Stir broth mixture again, and add to pan. Stir to combine, reduce heat to medium, and continue cooking until sauce begins to thicken.
Add cooked fettuccine, balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese. Toss to combine, and serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1559.1 Kcal (6528 kJ)
Calories from fat	414.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.07g	71%
Cholesterol	308.93mg	103%
Sodium	1482.6mg	62%
Potassium	195.03mg	4%
Total Carbs	239.73g	80%
Sugars	9.23g	37%
Dietary Fiber	11.27g	45%
Protein	50g	100%
Vitamin C	11.2mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	8.7mg	48%
Calcium	192.9mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	365.45 Kcal (1530 kJ)
Calories from fat	97.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.8g	71%
Cholesterol	72.41mg	103%
Sodium	347.51mg	62%
Potassium	45.71mg	4%
Total Carbs	56.19g	80%
Sugars	2.16g	37%
Dietary Fiber	2.64g	45%
Protein	11.72g	100%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	19%
Iron	2mg	48%
Calcium	45.2mg	19%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

34.2

Points
42

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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