Yogurt Shrimp Fettuccine recipe

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Ingredients

16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons paprika
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons brandy
½ cup sour cream
1 cup plain yogurt
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Nutrition Info

443.2 calories
carbohydrate: 52.4 g
cholesterol: 168.4 mg
fat: 11.2 g
fiber: 3.1 g
protein: 30.5 g
saturatedFat: 5.6 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 197.9 mg
sugar: 5 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. Heat butter or margarine in a large skillet. Add the shrimp, salt and pepper to taste and paprika. Stir with a wooden spatula. When the shrimp become pink (it should take 2 to 3 minutes), remove them with a slotted spoon, leaving the cooking liquid in the skillet.

  3. Add red and green bell peppers, shallots, garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, about 3 to 4 minutes over medium high heat. Add cognac and shrimp. Cook over medium heat for 2 more minutes.

  4. Add sour cream and yogurt and blend all together. Add cilantro and bring to a simmer for about 30 seconds. Do not boil or sauce will separate. Serve over cooked fettuccine.

Recipe Yield

7 servings

Recipe Note

An exotic shrimp pasta recipe with a creamy yogurt sauce.

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