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Classic Shrimp Alfredo
Classic Shrimp Alfredo is a fresh seafood version of alfredo pasta with fettuccine pasta, perfectly seasoned shrimp, and cheesy, creamy sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 500 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound Shrimp , (16-20 count) peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Alfredo Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 3 cups Parmesan Cheese , shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- parmesan cheese and parsley , for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta 1 minute shy of directions on the box, then drain and set aside.
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add olive oil to a large deep skillet on medium-high heat.
- Cook on each side for 1-2 minutes until well pink, then remove from the pan.
- Add butter and garlic to a medium saucepan on medium heat.
- Whisk in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
- Add in Parmesan cheese and black pepper, stirring until cheese is melted and the sauce has thickened.
- Add pasta to the pan and toss well.
- Top with shrimp and stir gently to coat.
- Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired and garnish with parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
500kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
175mg
(58%)
Sodium
562mg
(23%)
Potassium
260mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1059IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
364mg
(36%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 562mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1059IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 364mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.