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Easy Shrimp in Garlic Sauce (low protein)
Portions:
4
Serving Size:
1/4 recipe (1 cup pasta, 3-5 shrimp, 3 tablespoons sauce)
- Diet Types:
- CKD non-dialysis
- Diabetes
- Lower Protein
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp, shelled & deveined
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta, uncooked
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup onion
- 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
- 1/4 cup half & half creamer
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
- Shell and devein shrimp.
- Boil 3 quarts water in a large saucepan. Add bowtie pasta; cook 12 minutes, then drain.
- While pasta is boiling, mince garlic and onion.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and cook 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until orange color appears, 1 to 2 minutes (do not overcook).
- Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside. Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese to skillet and stir with onion, garlic and butter to make a smooth sauce.
- Add half & half creamer and stir. Add the wine and stir until smooth. Return cooked shrimp to the sauce and stir to coat.
- Drain pasta, divide onto 4 plates, and top with shrimp and garlic sauce. Season with 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil and black pepper.
Helpful hints
- Decrease pasta to 1/2 cup for a lower calorie and carbohydrate meal.
- Substitute frozen shrimp if fresh shrimp is unavailable.
Nutrients per serving
Calories 426
Protein 20 g
Carbohydrates 46 g
Fat 18 g
Cholesterol 140 mg
Sodium 146 mg
Potassium 364 mg
Phosphorus 277 mg
Calcium 97 mg
Fiber 2.0 g
Renal and renal diabetic food choices
- 2 meat
- 2-1/2 starch
- 1/2 milk
- 1 fat
Carbohydrate choices
3
Submitted by: Recipe created exclusively for DaVita.com by DaVita dietitian Sara RD, CSR, CDE from California.
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