Quick Shrimp with Pasta Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on April 12, 2010

8 ounces uncooked linguine or fettuccine
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 tablespoon sliced green onions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

When butter is melted, add shrimp and cook until opaque in the center, about 4 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Stir in sour cream, salt, and pepper until well blended.

Remove pan from the heat and add cheese. Mix gently.

Serve over pasta with additional cheese.

Sprinkle green onions on top.

Serves 4.