Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
714 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Recipe
Description
Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Recipe combines tender peeled shrimp with a rich Alfredo sauce based on butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese blended smoothly into heated heavy cream. Roasted red bell pepper and peas contribute subtle sweetness and texture contrast. The sauce cooks gently to avoid separation, creating a velvety coating for pasta. Garlic and freshly ground pepper season the sauce delicately without overpowering the seafood flavor. Tossed with cooked pasta of your choice, this dish balances creaminess and freshness in every bite.
The sauce is lightly simmered to maintain smoothness and avoid becoming too thick or globby. Warmed shrimp and vegetables integrate easily into the sauce before plating. Optional crushed red pepper flakes or extra Parmesan cheese can customize seasoning at serving.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic , crushed
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese , finely shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
- 1/4 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper drained and chopped, roasted
- 1 cup peas frozen
- 1 pound Shrimp cooked, peeled, tails removed, large
- pasta cooked, of choice
- crushed red pepper , optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, saute for 2-3 minutes, until it becomes fragrant.
- Pour in the cream and heat for 2-3 minutes until it is lightly simmer. Add the shredded Parmesan cheese. Whisk until blended and smooth, approximately 4 minutes.
- Add the salt and pepper to taste, continue to whisk.
- Add the roasted red pepper, peas and shrimp. Heat for 2 minutes. Sauce will lightly coat the back of a spoon, but not be globby or heavy. The sauce will separate if overheated, so do not raise heat above medium.
- Toss with cooked pasta and serve, topping with additional crushed red pepper flakes or parmesan cheese, if desired.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 714 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 714kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 35g | 175% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 846mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2443IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 395mg | 40% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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