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Quick Creamy Shrimp with Pasta




Source of Recipe


American Profile






List of Ingredients



• 8 ounces uncooked linguine or fettuccine
  
• 2 tablespoons butter
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1 pound raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  
• 2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
  
• 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
  
• 1 tablespoon sliced green onions
  






Instructions



1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
   
   
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When butter is melted, add shrimp and cook until opaque in the center, about 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
   
   
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in sour cream, salt and pepper until well blended. Remove pan from the heat and add cheese; mix gently.
   
   
4. Serve over pasta with additional cheese. Sprinkle green onions on top.
   






Final Comments


Serves 5

Tip From Our Test Kitchen: Serve immediately after stirring in the sour cream and cheese so that the sauce does not separate.