Express
Creamy Cajun-Style Shrimp
with Parmesan penne Alfredo
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 30g protein
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 4)
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16 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
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16 oz. Shrimp
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 6 oz. Rainbow Baby Bell Peppers
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3 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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2 oz. Cream Cheese
- 2 Green Onions
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- 2 tsp. Blackening Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories470
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Carbohydrates45g
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Net Carbs42g
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Fat19g
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Protein30g
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Sodium1550mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell peppers into 1/4" dice.
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.Pat shrimp dry and season all over with blackening seasoning. -
2 Start the Pasta
Place a medium pot over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add bell peppers to hot pan and stir occasionally until tender, 6-8 minutes.
Add pasta, 3/4 cup water, cream base, cream cheese, minced garlic and parsley, a pinch of pepper, and garlic salt. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir occasionally until pasta is coated and heated through, 2-3 minutes.If sauce is too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner. Add Parmesan and stir until melted and combined.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Shrimp
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add shrimp and white portions of green onions to hot pan. Cook until shrimp turn pink and reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side.Remove from burner. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with shrimp. Garnish with green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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