Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
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4.8
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta begins by sautéing large peeled and deveined shrimp seasoned simply with salt and black pepper in olive oil until cooked through and opaque. Meanwhile, fettuccine noodles are boiled until al dente, then drained. The Alfredo sauce is prepared by melting unsalted butter in a pan and whisking in heavy cream and cream cheese for richness. Minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper season the sauce before grated Parmesan cheese is stirred in and allowed to thicken slightly.
The cooked shrimp and pasta are returned to the sauce and tossed to coat thoroughly, blending the flavors and textures into a creamy, garlicky pasta dish with tender seafood. The sauce's balanced seasoning and the richness from cream cheese and Parmesan create a cohesive, indulgent finish.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed, large
- salt
- black pepper
- 16 ounces Fettuccine pasta noodles
Alfredo sauce
- ½ cup butter unsalted
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- In a medium sized skillet over medium high heat add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 pound large shrimp. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook the shrimp 2-3 minutes until they are cooked throughout and opaque. Remove the shrimp and set aside on a plate.
- In a large pot bring water to a boil and add 16 ounces fettuccini noodles and cook 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain.
To make the Alfredo sauce
- Add ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 cups heavy whipping cream, and 4 ounces cream cheese. Cook over medium heat and whisk until melted. Add ½ teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Continue to whisk until smooth. Add 1 cup grated parmesan cheese and let simmer until it starts to thicken.
- Add shrimp and pasta back to the sauce and toss to coat.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 483kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 281mg | 94% |
| Sodium | 874mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1523IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 281mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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