Creamy Shrimp Shells

Low-fat yogurt and lemon zest create a light yet luscious sauce that lets the rich flavor of shrimp shine.

Recipe «Creamy Shrimp Shells» presented in category Recipes / Meat, to prepare this dish you will need no more 15 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author WomanWorld would need: 6 oz. shell pasta, 2 c. fresh broccoli florets about 8 oz., 1 oz. lower sodium chicken broth, 1 tbsp. cornstarch, 1 tsp. dried Greek seasoning , 1 tsp. oil, 1 lb. deveined, peeled medium shrimp, 3/4 c. plain low-fat Greek yogurt , 1 tsp. grated lemon zest.

Ingredients:

• 6 oz. shell pasta 
• 2 c. fresh broccoli florets about 8 oz. 
• 1 oz. lower sodium chicken broth 
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch 
• 1 tsp. dried Greek seasoning 
• 1 tsp. oil 
• 1 lb. deveined, peeled medium shrimp 
• 3/4 c. plain low-fat Greek yogurt 
• 1 tsp. grated lemon zest 

Instructions

1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions, adding broccoli during last 4 minutes of cooking time; drain well.
2. Meanwhile, mix broth, cornstarch and seasoning; reserve. 
3. Coat large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add oil. Heat over medium heat; add shrimp and cook, stirring, 1 min.  
4. Stir in reserved broth mixture; cook, stirring, until shrimp are opaque and sauce has thickened, 2-3 min. Reduce heat to low; stir in pasta, broccoli, yogurt and lemon zest. Heat until just warmed through; do not let sauce boil.