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Jenny Craigs Shrimp Alfredo

Contributed By: kndand
Jenny Craig Cookbook

Ingredients

6 c Water

2 tb Lowfat cream cheese

2 lb Whole fresh shrimp; peeled

1 1/4 c Lowfat Parmesan chese;

1 tb Reduced fat margarine

4 c Hot cooked fettuccine

2 Sm Garlic cloves; minced

2 ts Chopped fresh parsley

1 tb All-purpose flour

Freshly ground pepper

1 1/3 c Skim milk

Preparation

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well. Set aside, and keep warm. Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Stir in flour. Gradually add milk, stirring with a wire whisk until blended; cook, stirring constantly, 8 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in cream cheese, cook 2 minutes. Add 1 cup cheese, stirring constantly until it melts. Pour over fettuccine; toss well to coat. Add shrimp; toss gently. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, and pepper.

Cook's Notes

Exchanges: 2 grain, 3 lean meat

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Shellfish
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6

Nutrient Information

Calories: 306
Total Fat: 7.3