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Creamy Shrimp Alfredo
Our luxuriously creamy Shrimp Alfredo is ready in just 30 minutes making it perfect for weeknight dinners, yet also fancy enough for special occasions without having to spend hours in the kitchen.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 819 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 pound fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic about 1 clove
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare 1 1/2 pounds raw shrimp by peeling and deveining, if it isn't already. You can also remove the tails as a matter of personal preference.
- Cook 1 pound fettuccine according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic.
- Sauté the shrimp for 4-5 minutes, or until they are pink and no longer translucent. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside in a bowl. Reduce the heat to low.
- For the sauce, melt 1/4 cup salted butter in the same skillet. Add 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and increase the heat to medium. Whisk together and cook for 2 minutes, or until the flour turns a light golden color.
- Slowly pour in 4 cups half and half while whisking to combine. Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium, whisking constantly. Just before it reaches a simmer, add 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Add the cooked shrimp and pasta to the sauce, and let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes. The sauce will thicken as it simmers and as it stands.
- Serve hot with freshly grated parmesan cheese and a garnish of 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional).
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Notes
- For a thinner sauce, add extra half and half or pasta water. For a thicker sauce, add extra parmesan cheese.
- For a thinner sauce, add extra half and half or pasta water. For a thicker sauce, add extra parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2cups
Calories
819kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
305mg
(102%)
Sodium
1837mg
(77%)
Potassium
596mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1333IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
488mg
(49%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 819
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2cups | |
| Calories | 819kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 305mg | 102% |
| Sodium | 1837mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 596mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1333IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 488mg | 49% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.