Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
647 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Recipe
Description
The Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Recipe features fettuccine cooked until al dente, tossed in a luxurious Alfredo sauce made from heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, white wine, butter, garlic, and onions. Shrimp are seasoned with salt, pepper, and a hint of paprika, sautéed quickly until opaque and golden to maintain a tender texture. The sauce is gently simmered to blend flavors without boiling, ensuring a creamy consistency without separation.
This dish balances the natural sweetness of shrimp with the savory, creamy sauce. Garnished with parsley or basil, it offers a fresh contrast to the rich sauce. It serves well as a main course for dinner or special occasions.
For best results, avoid overcooking shrimp and incorporate the Parmesan at a moderate temperature. Do not rinse pasta after draining to help sauce adhere better. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb Fettuccine pasta or penne pasta
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 Tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion finely chopped, small
- 2 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/3 cup white wine I used Ste Chapelle Chardonay ~$6
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- paprika sprinkle of
- parsley or basil; for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Cook 3/4 lb fettuccini noodles in salted water according to package instructions and drain. Don't rinse (this helps the sauce stick to the noodles better).
- Lightly season shrimp with salt, pepper and paprika. Preheat a large skillet to med/high and add 1 Tbsp oil. Once oil is hot, add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1-2 min per side or just until fully cooked and no longer translucent. They should be golden/pink on the outside and opaque white on the inside. Don't over-do it or they will be rubbery. Remove shrimp to a separate bowl.
- In same pan, over medium/high heat, add 2 Tbsp butter and onion and sauté onion till golden. Stir in garlic and sauté another minute. Stir in 1/3 cup white wine and reduce to 25% scraping the bottom to deglaze the pan.
- Stir in Cream and simmer for 2 min. Next, sprinkle the top with 1/3 cup parmesan (or add to taste) and stir just until creamy and smooth and remove from heat. Don't boil or the cheese will separate from the cream. Add about 1/4 tsp paprika and season with S&P to taste.
- Add the cooked shrimp and drained (un-rinsed pasta). Garnish with parsley, basil, extra parmesan or freshly cracked pepper if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 647 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 647kcal | 32% |
| Carbs | 45g | |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 273mg | 91% |
| Sodium | 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 458mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1362IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 194mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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