Irresistible Healthy Alfredo Shrimp
Guilt-free, creamy, and delicious shrimp Alfredo using Greek yogurt and almond milk for a lighter, protein-packed comfort meal.
Ingredients
- For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled & deveined
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- For the Sauce:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup Greek yogurt plain, nonfat or 2%
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese reduced-fat optional
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp pasta water optional, to adjust sauce
- For the Pasta & Garnish:
- 8 oz whole-grain or gluten-free pasta
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Shrimp
- Clean and devein the shrimp. Pat dry.
- Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet; cook shrimp 2–3 min per side until pink. Set aside.
- Cook Your Pasta
- Boil pasta with a pinch of salt per package instructions.
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water for sauce adjustment. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Gradually add almond milk, stirring.
- Stir in Greek yogurt and Parmesan. Whisk until sauce thickens. Thin with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Combine Everything
- Return shrimp to the pan and coat in sauce.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix so everything is creamy and coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.