Turkey Kielbasa shrimp noodle dish with garlic lemon sauce
2011
Normally when I start cooking I almost always start with a recipe. That way I know at least it will turn out OK and I will adjust when necessary. I wish I was more of a home chef that just throws stuff in a skillet and it all comes out perfect.
Well, I had an idea of a recipe today that in my head sounded amazing, and I just went with my instincts. How did it turn out? Fabulous!
This recipe serves 7 servings
1 package Jennie-O Turkey Kielbasa
1 package egg noodles
1 tablespoon butter
juice of 1 lemon
5 oz. fresh shrimp
5 green onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
2 1/2 cups chicken stock, divided
1/4 cup all purpose flour
zest of 1 lemon
4 tablespoons fresh parsley
1/2 cup shredded Asiago Cheese
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook egg noodles according to directions, drain and return to the pot.
In a large skillet, add the 1 tablespoon butter, the garlic and green onions and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add 2 cups of chicken stock. In a small bowl add the 1/2 cup of extra chicken stock with 1/4 cup flour and stir. This is going to help thicken the sauce. Add that to the skillet and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until thickened. Add the shrimp, the cut up turkey kielbasa, the juice and zest of 1 lemon and add the parsley. Heat until the shrimp and turkey kielbasa is heated through.
You can sprinkle some more Asiago cheese on top before serving.
I entered the calories in www.caloriecount.com and for each serving it’s only:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 246 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240Calories from Fat 77
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.5g13%
Saturated Fat 4.2g21%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 83mg28%
Sodium 674mg28%
Total Carbohydrates 22.9g8%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g5%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 20.0g
Vitamin A 9% • Vitamin C 15%
Calcium 11% • Iron 13%
I loved the sauce the best, it was lemony, but enough sauce so the dish wasn’t dry. I will definitely make this again and for my family of 5 – no leftovers! So I always take that as a good sign 
Are you more comfortable cooking with a recipe – or do you just throw things together that sound good??
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