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Blackened Shrimp and Vegetable Alfredo with Salad Fresca
Recipes
Blackened Shrimp and Vegetable Alfredo with Salad Fresca
4 servings
30 minutes total
  • Prepare salad through step 1 (5 minutes)
  • Prepare shrimp and complete salad; serve (25 minutes)

Blackened Shrimp and Vegetable Alfredo

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons blackening seasoning
  • 1 lb peeled/deveined medium shrimp
  • Large zip-top bag
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 8 oz roast, steak, and pizza topping (sliced fresh mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers)
  • ⅓ cup cream sherry
  • 1 cup Alfredo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps

    1. Bring water to a boil for pasta. Chop basil finely. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place Italian seasoning, blackening seasoning, and shrimp in bag (wash hands); seal bag and shake to coat. Place oil in pan, then arrange shrimp in pan in single layer; cook 2 minutes without flipping.
    2. Cook pasta following package instructions.
    3. Add vegetables to pan. Flip shrimp; cover and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Stir in sherry, Alfredo sauce, Parmesan, and basil, then reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir 1–2 more minutes until sauce is hot.
    4. Drain pasta and add to pan; cook and stir 1–2 more minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque. Serve.

Salad Fresca

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, for zest
  • 2 tablespoons lite raspberry-walnut vinaigrette
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 package baby salad greens (5–6 oz)
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese

Steps

    1. Zest lemon (1 tablespoon). Place lemon zest, vinaigrette, salt, and pepper in small bowl; whisk until blended.
    2. Place remaining ingredients in salad bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat; serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with sourdough French bread and pecan pie for dessert.
  • Frozen pepper stir-fry vegetables may be used instead of steak-toppers. Just remember to add four ounces of fresh mushrooms.

Blackened Shrimp and Vegetable Alfredo

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 520, Total Fat 17g, Sat Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 220mg, Sodium 750mg, Total Carb 49g, Fiber 3g, Total Sugar 5g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 31g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 10%, Iron 30%, Potassium 2%

Salad Fresca

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 80, Total Fat 7g, Sat Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 150mg, Total Carb 5g, Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 2g, (Incl. 2g Added Sugars), Protein 2g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 2%, Iron 6%, Potassium 0%