Main Dishes
February 22, 2016
Calories
945
Sodium
2048mg
85% DV
Fat
85g
131% DV
Protein
15g
30% DV
Carbs
23g
8% DV
Fiber
9g
38% DV
Creamy Avocado Pasta with Cajun Blackened Shrimp
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Pasta tossed in a creamy avocado sauce and topped with cajun blacked shrimp, asparagus and tomatoes.
5
1 (12 oz) box shell noodles
2 cups red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bunch asparagus
For the Cajun Blackened Shrimp:
2 cups small, uncooked shrimp, peeled, tails on
3/4 tablespoon paprika
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon ground dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce:
2 avocados, peeled and seeded
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp minced garlic
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tsp lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1-2 tsp milk, if needed
2 cups red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bunch asparagus
For the Cajun Blackened Shrimp:
2 cups small, uncooked shrimp, peeled, tails on
3/4 tablespoon paprika
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon ground dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce:
2 avocados, peeled and seeded
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp minced garlic
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tsp lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1-2 tsp milk, if needed
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook for about 6-7 minutes, and then add the asparagus to the pot to boil with the noodles. Cook for a few more minutes until the noodles and...
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Nutritions
Calories
945
Sodium
2048mg
85% DV
Fat
85g
131% DV
Protein
15g
30% DV
Carbs
23g
8% DV
Fiber
9g
38% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
51g
255%
Polysaturated Fat
5g
32%
Monosaturated Fat
28g
180%
Cholesterol
218mg
73%
Sodium
2048mg
85%
Potassium
609mg
17%
Protein
15g
30%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
9g
38%
Sugar
3g
7%
Vitamin A
3144IU
62%
Vitamin B6
0.30000000000000004mg
15%
Vitamin C
10mg
18%
Calcium
331mg
33%
Iron
2mg
14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
