Skinny Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
1 serving of skinny cajun shrimp alfredo pasta contains 457 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 42% carbs, 28% fat, and 30% protein. This is a good source of protein (60% of your Daily Value), potassium (9% of your Daily Value), and calcium (29% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions in a large pot of boiling water. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Toss the shrimp with the olive oil and the cajun seasoning. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes, flipping once, until they are completely pink. Set aside and keep warm.
- In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook, stirring for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Whisk in the flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until it is lightly browned, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring until it is incorporated and smooth. Add the thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and parmesan and whisk continuously for 3-4 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly. Reduce the heat to a low simmer until the pasta is ready.
- Toss together the pasta and alfredo sauce and serve with the cajun shrimp on top. Garnish with parsley and additional parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of skinny cajun shrimp alfredo pasta (301g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 457 | |
| Fats | 14g | 18% |
| Saturated fats | 7g | 33% |
| Trans fats | 0.4g | |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 967mg | 42% |
| Carbs | 48g | 17% |
| Net carbs | 46g | |
| Fiber | 2g | 6% |
| Sugar | 5g | |
| Protein | 34g | |
| Calcium | 288mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 2μg | 10% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0.1μg | |
| Beta carotene | 29μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 112mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 40% |
| Fluoride | 4μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 188μg | 47% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 79mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 29% |
| Niacin | 7mg | 41% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 514mg | 73% |
| Retinol | 179μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 39μg | 71% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 1mg | 60% |
| Vitamin A IU | 643IU | |
| Vitamin A | 181μg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2μg | 79% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D IU | 60IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 2μg | |
| Vitamin E | 2mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 9μg | 8% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 26% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 5g | |
| Sucrose | 0g | |
| Glucose | 0g | |
| Fructose | 0g | |
| Lactose | 5g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 7g | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Trans fats | 0.4g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.2g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0.3g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.1g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 2g | |
| Arginine | 2g | |
| Aspartic acid | 3g | |
| Cystine | 1g | |
| Glutamic acid | 8g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 3g | |
| Lysine | 2g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 2g | |
| Proline | 3g | |
| Serine | 2g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.4g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 2g | |
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