HEALTHIER ALFREDO SAUCE WITH SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI

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Heavy cream and all but 1 tablespoon of butter are omitted from this dish, and cream cheese and Greek yogurt are used in their place. A slice of bacon is used to add some richness and a smoky aroma, but not a ton of fat. Serve with sauteed zucchini noodles, pasta, or rice.

Provided by Scott Tracy

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy     Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 slice bacon, diced
3 cups broccoli florets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
¼ lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
4 tablespoons low-fat whipped cream cheese
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1 (7 ounce) container plain 2% Greek yogurt
¾ pound raw medium shrimp - peeled, tails off, and deveined
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 sprigs fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large frying pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until mostly but not fully cooked, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add broccoli, and saute until bright green and crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour broccoli and bacon into a bowl lined with a paper towel to absorb excess oil; discard paper towel and toss broccoli mixture with lemon juice.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a deep saucepan over medium heat until bubbling. Whisk in flour to create a roux; continue whisking until mixture turns golden brown, about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Reduce heat to low, add cream cheese, and whisk until no lumps remain. Stir in chicken broth, increase heat to medium, and simmer until thick, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese and Italian cheese; stir until incorporated. Stir in Greek yogurt. Add shrimp and cook until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Remove from heat and stir in broccoli-bacon mixture. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 953.6 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

Norma Abila
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I'm a big fan of Alfredo sauce, and this recipe did not disappoint. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the shrimp and broccoli were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ndaba Olwethu
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This dish was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp and broccoli were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


SuMyat htwe
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.


Haider ali Haider ali
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I'm not a fan of broccoli, so I used zucchini instead. It turned out great!


Reham Sag
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp and broccoli were cooked perfectly.


Sanjit Bhai
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I added a bit of garlic and red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little extra flavor. It turned out great!


Palesa Mpholo
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I didn't have any shrimp, so I used chicken instead. It turned out great! The sauce was still creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Sue Keefer
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This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was very heavy, and the shrimp and broccoli were a bit overcooked.


Meraj Shukur
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I'm not a big fan of Alfredo sauce, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The sauce was light and flavorful, and the shrimp and broccoli were cooked perfectly.


InamUllah Mirza
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family, and they loved it.


asaph enloy
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I love this recipe! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp and broccoli are always cooked perfectly.


MDTM TAMIM
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This dish was delicious and easy to make. I used frozen shrimp and broccoli, and it still turned out great. The sauce was creamy and flavorful.


James Masih
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I've made this recipe a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so rich and creamy, and the shrimp and broccoli are always cooked to perfection.


Tharushika Chand
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This Alfredo sauce with shrimp and broccoli was a hit! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp and broccoli were cooked perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great.