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Shrimp Alfredo

This shrimp Alfredo recipe makes tender and sweet shrimp coated in a creamy sauce and served over hearty fettucini noodles.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 991 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. While pasta is boiling, heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  3. 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.
  4. In the same pan, bring remaining 4 tablespoons butter and cream to a simmer. Let simmer about 5-7 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in parmesan cheese and a pinch of nutmeg.
  6. Remove from the heat and stir in the shrimp with any juices. Toss with cooked fettuccine adding additional pasta water if needed.
  7. 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. 
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Nutrition Information

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

% 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.