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Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Recipe
Garlicky alfredo sauce paired with pasta, shrimp, plump peas, juicy roasted red pepper stripes and nutty parmesan cheese.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 714 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic , crushed
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese , finely shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers , drained and chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 pound large shrimp , cooked, peeled, tails removed
- Pasta of Choice , cooked
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
714kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
35g
(175%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
846mg
(35%)
Potassium
253mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2443IU
(49%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
395mg
(40%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 714
% 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.