SHRIMP PICCATA PASTA

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LaRue Wunderlich of Lincoln, Nebraska shares this creamy shrimp pasta that's speedy enough for a weeknight.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
16 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons capers, drained
Dash salt
Dash pepper
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions, adding lemon-pepper to the cooking water. Meanwhile, toss shrimp with lemon juice. In a large skillet, saute shrimp and garlic in butter and oil for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, melt cream cheese; whisk in milk and Worcestershire sauce. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth and heated through. Stir in capers. Drain fettuccine; toss with cheese sauce. Top with shrimp; sprinkle with salt, pepper and parsley if desired.

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