Best Makeover Velvet Shrimp Recipes

MAKEOVER VELVET SHRIMP

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"Rich and creamy" perfectly describes Vonda Nixon's scrumptious seafood pasta. "Topped with shrimp, a white sauce and cheese, this linguine dish is a fast, easy meal," Vonda says from Anchorage, Alaska. This made-over version skims back on calories and fat, but it's still a seafood delight sure to prove popular in your home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked linguine
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook onions and garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in seafood seasoning; cook 1 minute longer. Add shrimp; cook for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove and keep warm. , Combine flour and cream until smooth; stir into skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese just until melted. Return shrimp to the pan and heat through. Drain linguine; top with shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MAKEOVER VELVET SHRIMP RECIPE

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How to make Makeover Velvet Shrimp Recipe

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Ingredients
12 ounces uncooked linguine
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook onions and garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in seafood seasoning; cook 1 minute longer. Add shrimp; cook for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove and keep warm.
Combine flour and cream until smooth; stir into skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese just until melted. Return shrimp to the pan and heat through. Drain linguine; top with shrimp mixture. Yield: 6 servings.