Main DishesFebruary 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 Fat51g255%
Polysaturated Fat5g32%
Monosaturated Fat28g180%
Cholesterol218mg73%
Sodium2048mg85%
Potassium609mg17%
Protein15g30%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber9g38%
Sugar3g7%
Vitamin A3144IU62%
Vitamin B60.30000000000000004mg15%
Vitamin C10mg18%
Calcium331mg33%
Iron2mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.