Thursday, March 27, 2008

Crab, Shrimp & Lobster Fettucini Alfredo

Earlier this week I went to Red Lobster for dinner. Among these 2 wonderful lobstertails and some steamed broccoli lurked a pile of this Alfredo!

Because I did not want to use up my WW points I did not eat it and brought it home - worth a gold star there!


Today I brought it for lunch -- is it really worth the approximately 650 calories and who knows how much fat? Is it worth the 17 points on Weight Watchers? I did journal this and planned to eat it!

Review: While this was good and tasty, I am glad I didn't eat it with my meal, not really worth the calories or points.

MAKEOVER to make this at home:

* Use whole wheat or multi-grain fettucini

* Keep Crab, Lobster, and Shrimp

* Saute in some olive oil instead of butter and cream

* Season with some chopped fresh parsley and fresh parmesan cheese on top



NOTE: Frustration with Red Lobster and Olive Garden restaurants! What are you afraid of? Why don't you publish the nutritional information for all your menu items? Not just the garden fare or Litehouse fare! If I want to eat the fettucini alfredo I should be able to see what I am eating nutritionally? Are you saying that all your other menu items are not worth eating since you aren't brave enough to post their nutritional information? I may eat a Lite entree but I may want to treat myself to a dessert or an appetizer that is not but I don't know how many calories or fat or anything since you are too scared to post your nutritional information. PLEASE POST IT ON YOUR WEBSITE!

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