🍤 High-Protein Creamy Garlic Tuscan Shrimp
Rich, creamy, garlicky — but lightened up and packed with lean protein. Perfect over zucchini noodles, high-protein pasta, or cauliflower rice.
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
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1½ lbs (680g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
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1 tsp olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp paprika
🔹 High-Protein Cream Sauce
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¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
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¾ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
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¼ cup light cream cheese (softened)
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½ cup freshly grated parmesan
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1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)
🔹 Add-Ins
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½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained & chopped)
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1½ cups fresh spinach
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Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Season shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
2️⃣ Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ In the same pan, sauté garlic 30 seconds.
4️⃣ Add chicken broth and simmer 2–3 minutes.
5️⃣ Lower heat. Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
6️⃣ Whisk in Greek yogurt and parmesan (keep heat low to prevent curdling).
7️⃣ Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Simmer until spinach wilts.
8️⃣ Return shrimp to skillet and simmer 2–3 minutes until heated through.
9️⃣ If thicker sauce is desired, stir in cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water and cook 1 more minute.
🔥 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)
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Calories: 320
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Protein: 42–45g
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Carbs: 6–8g
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Fat: 12g
💪 Protein Boost Ideas
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Serve over high-protein chickpea or lentil pasta.
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Add ½ cup blended cottage cheese into the sauce.
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Pair with egg-white fettuccine or protein flatbread.
