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Shrimp Alfredo
This shrimp Alfredo pasta is made with fettuccine in a creamy parmesan sauce, topped with sauteed garlic shrimp. An easy dinner that tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 689 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 10 ounces Fettuccine pasta
- 5 tablespoons butter divided use
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed if desired
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium low heat.
- Add the cream and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until just thickened - do not boil.
- Whisk in the parmesan cheese, stirring continuously, until cheese has melted.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Drain the pasta and toss with the alfredo sauce. Arrange the shrimp on top and sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
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Notes
- I recommend using large or extra large shrimp for this dish. Choose shrimp that are 26-30 per pound or 31-35 per pound count.
- If you’re looking for a nicer presentation, leave the tails on. However, if you’re leaning towards easier eating versus elegant presentation, remove the tails prior to cooking.
- It’s important to use freshly grated parmesan cheese as it will melt better in the sauce. Pre-grated cheese from the store often contains preservatives and anti caking agents.
Nutrition Information
Calories
689kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Cholesterol
477mg
(159%)
Sodium
743mg
(31%)
Potassium
325mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1505IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
454mg
(45%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 689
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 689kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 477mg | 159% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1505IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 454mg | 45% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.