Recipeofhealth.com Shrimp Scampi Fettuccine With Andouille Butter Recipe Recipe

Total time: 35 minutes

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Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 47g per serving. The amount is close to the maximum number of net carbs allowed for the keto diet and much higher than the standard recommendation of 25g Net Carbs. You'll have little flexibility to consume additional foods that contain carbs.

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Keto & Health Insights for Recipeofhealth.com Shrimp Scampi Fettuccine With Andouille Butter Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 47g per serving. This food is at the upper limits (extremely risky) of what's considered keto-friendly and much higher than standard net carb guidelines for the keto diet. You risk kicking yourself out of ketosis and there's little flexibility to eat more foods that contain carbs. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 45%. At 1042mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Recipeofhealth.com Shrimp Scampi Fettuccine With Andouille Butter Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 283 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 626
Total Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 213mg
Sodium: 1042mg
Total Carbohydrates: 49g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 29g
Calcium: 105mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 417mg Vitamin A: 252mcg
Vitamin C: 7mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 oz) fettuccine
  • 3/4 lb johnsonville andouille sausage links , cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 3/4 cup butter, cut up
  • 2 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • minced fresh parsley and lemon wedges, optional

Instructions

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