Shrimp in Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
Serves 4
3 Points on Blue and Purple
4 Points on Green
- 12 oz jar roasted red peppers packed in water
- 2 oz light cream cheese (Neufchatel) (softened)
- 6 oz fat free cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 pounds large shrimp (cooked and peeled)
- Place peppers, cream cheese, broth, garlic and cayenne in a blender or food processor. Cover and process until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring often, until thoroughly heated.
- Add the cooked shrimp and heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through. Serve over pasta. Garnish with basil.