Parmesian Shrimp

[Sherri]

2 Tbls. butter/ 1 tbls. finely chopped onion/ 1 clove garlic, crushed/ 1/4 tsp. salr/ 1/4 tsp. groud red peppers/ 1/4 tsp. white pepper/ 1 1/2 cups heavy cream/ 3 tbls. grated parmesian cheese/ 3 tbls. low carb ketchup/ 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined/ Fresh chopped chives for garnish (optional) 1.) Melt butter in a medium sauce pan, and saute the onion untill tender, but not browned. Add the garlic salt, and red and white peppers. Stir in the cream, Parmesian cheese and low-carb ketchup. 2.) Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, untill the sauce thickens (15 to 20 minutes). 3.) Stir in the cooked shrimp. Move to a serving plate, garnish with chopped chives, if using. YIELDS: 4 servings, each with 4.5 grams of carbohydrates, a trace of fiber, and 27 grams of protein. "This is a beautiful dish served with steamed asparagus alongside, and it's also good presented over baked fish fillets. The shrimp can go further this way and serve more people."