Shrimp in Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce

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)
  1. Place peppers, cream cheese, broth, garlic and cayenne in a blender or food processor. Cover and process until smooth.
  2. Pour the mixture into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring often, until thoroughly heated.
  3. Add the cooked shrimp and heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through. Serve over pasta. Garnish with basil.