Creamy Shrimp Pasta - Shrimp Alfredo
User Reviews
4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
768 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Shrimp Pasta - Shrimp Alfredo
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This delicious lightened up shrimp and bacon fettucini Alfredo is ready in barely 15 minutes. A perfect midweek meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) dried or fresh fettuccine or your choice of pasta
- ½ tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 trips streaky smoked bacon diced
- 1 lb (450g) raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp white wine or chicken stock to deglaze
- 1 tsp garlic paste (2 cloves, minced)
- 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream (double cream)
- ½ cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more to serve
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil or parsley
- 1 lemon, zest only to serve
- salt and freshly ground pepper to season
Instructions
- Cook your pasta in plenty of salted water according to pack instructions. Set a timer to cook it until al-dente. Drain well and set aside.
- At the same time as the pasta is cooking… Heat a large pan and add the butter. Stir in the bacon once the butter melts and cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes until it starts to crisp up.
- Add the shrimp and cook for a couple of minutes per side, until they turn pink. Use a slotted spoon to transfer everything to a bowl.
- Add a splash of wine or stock to deglaze the pan and scrape any browned bits at the bottom. Stir in the garlic and cook for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cream and bring to a very low simmer (do not allow it to boil). Stir in the parmesan until it melts into the sauce. Add half the chopped basil, taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the prawns, bacon and cooked pasta into the pan and toss to combine. Make sure the pasta is well coated in the creamy sauce.
- aste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Garnish with extra fresh basil, a little finely grated lemon zest, more Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked pepper.
Notes
- STORING Store any leftovers in the fridge. Reheat in a pan over low heat, adding a little milk if the sauce is too thick. Don't allow the sauce to come to a boil as the cream might separate.
- CAN I MAKE IT SLIMMING FRIENDLY? This recipe is unapologetically rich and creamy. You can replace the heavy cream with low-fat creme fraiche or quark cheese if you want to make it a bit lighter in calories. Use lean back bacon instead of streaky bacon.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
768kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Cholesterol
322mg
(107%)
Sodium
902mg
(38%)
Potassium
340mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1261IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
276mg
(28%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 768 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 768kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 322mg | 107% |
| Sodium | 902mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1261IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 276mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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