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Creamy Shrimp Pasta - Shrimp Alfredo

This delicious lightened up shrimp and bacon fettucini Alfredo is ready in barely 15 minutes. A perfect midweek meal!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 768 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

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

% 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.