Shrimp Alfredo
User Reviews
5.0
132 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
991 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Shrimp Alfredo
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This shrimp Alfredo recipe makes tender and sweet shrimp coated in a creamy sauce and served over hearty fettucini noodles.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 5 tablespoons salted butter divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ pound medium shrimp peeled & deveined, tails removed if desired
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook al dente (just until cooked). Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water. Set aside.
- While pasta is boiling, heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Toss shrimp with garlic, lemon zest, salt & pepper. Add to the heated pan and cook just until shrimp turns pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, bring remaining 4 tablespoons butter and cream to a simmer. Let simmer about 5-7 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the shrimp with any juices. Toss with cooked fettuccine adding additional pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and additional parmesan.
Notes
- How much is a pinch? It's just a very teeny tiny bit; pinch a little bit from the spice jar (less than 1/8 teaspoon) and add it to the sauce. Be sure not to add to much!
- Do not rinse (or oil) the pasta; the starches on the pasta help the sauce stick to it.
- Be sure not to boil or simmer the cheese as it can separate at a high heat.
- Remove the sauce from the stove before adding the shrimp and shrimp juices. This will help keep it from overcooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
991
(50%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
64g
(98%)
Saturated Fat
37g
(185%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
328mg
(109%)
Sodium
1134mg
(47%)
Potassium
498mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2191IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
595mg
(60%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 991 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 991 | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 64g | 98% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 328mg | 109% |
| Sodium | 1134mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 498mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2191IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 595mg | 60% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
132 reviews
Excellent
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