5 from 84 votes
Olive Garden Shrimp Alfredo
Olive Garden Shrimp Alfredo is a pasta dish combining sautéed medium shrimp with a creamy Alfredo sauce made from heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese. The sauce is enriched with garlic and optionally garlic powder, enveloping tender fettuccine pasta for a rich, comforting meal. The shrimp are cooked until just pink to maintain juiciness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
1122 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 12 ounces Shrimp medium-sized, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic chopped
Pasta
- 12 ounces Fettuccine pasta dry
Alfredo Sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 ounces butter
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder optional
Instructions
Pasta Directions
- Salt water for pasta in a large pot, and bring to a boil.
- Cook pasta for the time recommended on the pasta.
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Shrimp Directions
- Season shrimp with salt and black pepper.
- Saute shrimp by adding butter to a pan over medium heat. When the pan is hot add chopped garlic and saute for about 30 seconds.
- Saute shrimp on each side for about 2 to 3 minutes. The shrimp should be pink.
Alfredo Sauce Directions
- Prepare the Alfredo sauce by combining the cream and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Do not let the mixture come to a boil, but heat until small bubbles begin to form.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and whisk quickly. Add the garlic powder and continue to whisk.
Serving the Shirmp Alfredo
- Place cooked pasta into a large bowl. Add cooked shrimp and alfredo sauce. Toss together. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cook pasta just to al dente; residual heat will finish cooking after mixing.
- Cook shrimp until just pink to avoid rubbery texture.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best sauce flavor and consistency.
- If the Alfredo sauce is too thin, add cream cheese gradually to thicken.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1122kcal
(56%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
77g
(118%)
Saturated Fat
47g
(235%)
Cholesterol
462mg
(154%)
Sodium
1516mg
(63%)
Potassium
370mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2705IU
(54%)
Vitamin C
4.5mg
(5%)
Calcium
433mg
(43%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1122
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1122kcal | 56% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 77g | 118% |
| Saturated Fat | 47g | 235% |
| Cholesterol | 462mg | 154% |
| Sodium | 1516mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2705IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 433mg | 43% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.