Yesss — cozy, garlicky, high-protein comfort food coming up 🍤🧄
This one’s simple but feels fancy.
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Bake (High-Protein)
Macros (approx, per serving)
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Protein: 40–45g
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Carbs: depends on pasta choice
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Fat: moderate (worth it)
Ingredients
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1 lb raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
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10 oz high-protein pasta
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chickpea pasta
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protein penne
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lentil pasta
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp olive oil
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt (protein boost)
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½ cup light cream or half-and-half
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¾ cup grated Parmesan
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½ cup shredded mozzarella
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Salt & black pepper
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Fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
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Cook pasta to al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Sauté shrimp
Heat oil + 1 tbsp butter. Season shrimp with salt & pepper.
Cook 1–2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove. -
Make garlic butter sauce
In same pan, melt remaining butter. Add garlic + red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. -
Whisk in Greek yogurt + cream (low heat!). Stir until smooth.
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Add cheese
Stir in Parmesan until melted. -
Combine pasta + shrimp with sauce.
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Bake
Transfer to baking dish, top with mozzarella.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 min until bubbly. -
Broil 1–2 minutes for golden top. Sprinkle herbs.
Protein Boost Options
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Add extra shrimp or mix in scallops
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Stir in egg whites (¼ cup) before baking for sneaky protein
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Use fat-free Greek yogurt for max protein
Pro Tips
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Don’t overcook shrimp before baking — they’ll finish in the oven.
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If sauce thickens too much, splash in pasta water.
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Leftovers reheat best in oven or air fryer.
