Quick Shrimp With Pasta

Submitted by jobmom

"From American Profile magazine, Next time I make it I will add broccoli."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 8 ounces linguine or 8 ounces fettuccine, uncooked
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3⁄4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (I omit this)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon green onion, sliced

directions

1. cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. When butter is melted, add shrimp and cook until opaque in the center, about 4 minutes. stirring frequently.
4. add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stir in sour cream, salt and pepper until well blended.
5. remove pan from heat and add cheese, mix gently.
6. serve over pasta with additional cheese. sprinkle green onions on top.