Creamy Shrimp Linguine

This Creamy Shrimp Linguine tosses whole grain pasta, shrimp, mushrooms and red bell pepper in a lighter Alfredo-style sauce made with fat-free half-and-half and Parmesan.

Total30 min
Serves6
Calories414
Protein30g
Creamy shrimp linguine with mushrooms and red bell pepper, garnished with parsley

This Creamy Shrimp Linguine is a pasta dish with a lighter take on creamy Alfredo sauce. The veggies, cheese and spices add plenty of flavor for a satisfying meal!

The recipe

Creamy Shrimp Linguine

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Serves
6
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Break the linguine in half, cook according to the package instructions and drain.

  2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  3. Add the garlic, chives, shrimp and paprika and sauté until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, about . Remove and set aside.

  4. Add the mushrooms and red pepper and sauté until tender and the mushrooms begin to brown, about . Remove and set aside with the shrimp.

  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, flour, garlic salt, black pepper, oregano and basil until combined.

  6. Add the mixture to the pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thick, about .

  7. Add the Parmesan cheese, mix well, then remove from the heat.

  8. Add the shrimp mixture and parsley to the sauce, stirring well to combine all the ingredients.

  9. Lastly, add the linguine and gently toss until evenly coated.

  10. Sprinkle with more cheese when serving, if you like.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per recipe
Serving size1 bowl (1/6 of the recipe)
Amount per servingCalories
414
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.2g11%
Saturated Fat 2.7g14%
Cholesterol 133mg44%
Sodium 514mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 58.1g21%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g25%
Total Sugars 7.4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 30.1g60%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Macro mix

  • 28% Protein 30.1g
  • 54% Carbs 58.1g
  • 18% Fat 8.2g

Protein score

7.3g protein per 100 calories

High protein

Nutrition is an estimate per serving, calculated from USDA ingredient data and will vary with brands and portions. Uses USDA whole-wheat pasta values for the whole grain linguine (13.25 oz = 375 g dry). Use it as a guide, not medical advice.

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The story, tips & photos

Bowl of creamy shrimp linguine with mushrooms, red bell pepper and parsley
Creamy shrimp linguine in a green bowl garnished with fresh parsley

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