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

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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