Shrimp Alfredo
User Reviews
5.0
1,284 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
879 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Shrimp Alfredo
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Our easy Shrimp Alfredo recipe is a gourmet meal ready in less than 30 minutes, with tender shrimp in a creamy and flavorful sauce.
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Ingredients
Alfredo Sauce:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic , finely minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese , (about 2 cups)
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 1 lb fettuccine noodles , (or favorite kind of pasta)
Shrimp:
- 1.5 lbs large shrimp , thawed and peeled, tails optional
- 1 Tablespoon oil , or butter
- fresh chopped parsley , for garnish (optional)
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Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Grate parmesan cheese and set aside, to allow it to come to room temperature.
- Alfredo Sauce: Heat a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add butter and cook until melted. Add garlic, stirring frequently for 1 minute. Add cream and whisk to combine, bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Turn heat to low and add parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add pasta and toss to coat.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter or oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve noodles with a few shrimp on top. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Parmesan Cheese: Avoid using pre-shredded parmesan as it won't melt as smoothly or taste as good as freshly grated.
- Healthier Alfredo Sauce: substitute milk or half and half for the cream. Add a cornstarch slurry, if needed, to thicken the sauce. Or use the sauce from our Skinny Chicken Alfredo recipe.
- Seafood Alfredo: Add Seared Scallops to make this a heavenly seafood alfredo!
- Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo: Cook some chicken in a hot oiled skillet, before cooking the shrimp.
- Cajun Shrimp Alfredo: Season shrimp with cajun seasoning before cooking. Add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper to alfredo sauce (or more, if you want it spicy).
Nutrition Information
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Calories
879kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
56g
(86%)
Saturated Fat
32g
(160%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
353mg
(118%)
Sodium
1132mg
(47%)
Potassium
435mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2054IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
315mg
(32%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 879 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 879kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 32g | 160% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 353mg | 118% |
| Sodium | 1132mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2054IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 315mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
1,284 reviews
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