High Protein Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp

Elevate your pasta night with this irresistible High Protein Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp, a lighter twist on the classic dish that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Perfectly tender fettuccine is tossed in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce made with low-fat cream cheese, skim milk, and Parmesan, offering a velvety texture with fewer calories. Succulent shrimp, sautéed in garlic and olive oil, adds a boost of lean protein, while wilted baby spinach brings a fresh and nutritious element to the dish. A hint of lemon juice brightens the flavors, and a sprinkle of parsley makes for a beautiful finishing touch. Ready in just 40 minutes, this high-protein pasta is a gourmet meal that’s as easy to make as it is to devour. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it combines indulgence with balanced nutrition for a recipe you’ll return to again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz Fettuccine pasta
• 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 8 oz Low-fat cream cheese
• 1 cup Skim milk
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cups Baby spinach leaves
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until the shrimp are pink and opaque in the center. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the low-fat cream cheese and skim milk. Cook while stirring until the cream cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated and the sauce is thickened, approximately 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Season the Alfredo sauce with salt and black pepper. Add the lemon juice and stir to combine.

Step 7

Add the baby spinach leaves to the sauce, stirring until they are wilted.

Step 8

Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet along with the drained fettuccine pasta. Toss everything together until the pasta and shrimp are well coated with the sauce.

Step 9

Serve the fettuccine in bowls, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1454.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2921.6

Total Fat 100.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 1025.6mg	0%
Sodium 5334.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 285.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g	0%
Total Sugars 33.3g
Protein 210.4g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 1928.6mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 2381.0mg	0%

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

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.3%

Protein: 29.1%

Carbs: 39.6%