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Healthy Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Greek Yogurt Sauce

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A delightful and nutritious meal featuring tender shrimp in a creamy Greek yogurt sauce, tossed with pasta for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz pasta
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they turn pink (about 3-4 minutes).
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  6. Reduce heat and mix in the Greek yogurt until well combined, creating a creamy sauce.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
  8. Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until thoroughly coated.
  9. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Sauté the garlic until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness. For added flavor, squeeze a little lemon juice into the sauce before tossing it with pasta.

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