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Garlic Butter Shrimp Mac & Cheese

Garlic Butter Shrimp Mac & Cheese

5 from 1 vote
599 Calories | 52g Protein
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Equipment

Servings: Makes 4

Ingredients
 

For the mac & cheese base:

  • 8 oz dry penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic about 5 cloves
  • 4 oz low-fat cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 cup nonfat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the shrimp:

  • 2 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or spray for lower calories
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon zest optional

Instructions
 

  • Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
    8 oz dry penne pasta
  • Toss shrimp with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside.
    2 lb raw shrimp, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp olive oil
  • In the same pot you used for the pasta, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
    2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • Lower the heat slightly, then add cream cheese and skim milk to the pot. Stir until smooth. Add cheddar, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir continuously until melted and creamy.
    4 oz low-fat cream cheese, 1/2 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup nonfat shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and stir to coat. Top each serving with shrimp or fold shrimp in if preferred.
  • Top with optional lemon zest for a fresh finish. Divide into 4 meal prep servings & enjoy!
    1/2 tbsp lemon zest

Nutrition

Calories: 599kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 52gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 322mgSodium: 2448mgPotassium: 699mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1487IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 466mgIron: 2mg