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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is such a classic meal that is brought to its BEST with Shrimp. This meal takes little effort and is so creamy and delicious the entire family will go crazy for!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 483 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
  • salt and pepper
  • 16 ounces fettuccini noodles
Alfredo sauce
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
  2. Add shrimp and pasta back to the sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Information

Calories 483kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 26g (130%) Cholesterol 281mg (94%) Sodium 874mg (36%) Potassium 129mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1523IU (30%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 281mg (28%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 483

% 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.