Shrimp Alfredo Recipe

Name: Shrimp Alfredo Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces fettuccine or any pasta of your choice; 1 pound large shrimp; salt and black pepper to taste; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 garlic cloves; 2 cups heavy cream; A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or chopped basil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
1154 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
Italian

Shrimp Alfredo Recipe

Harvey Gutierrez

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This Shrimp Alfredo recipe is packed with tender shrimp in a rich, creamy and cheesy Parmesan sauce. This restaurant quality Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is impressive, easy to make and one of our favorite shrimp pasta recipes!

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Ingredients

Servings

12 ounces fettuccine or any pasta of your choice
1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
salt and black pepper to taste
6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
2 garlic cloves minced
2 cups heavy cream
A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish - optional
1 tablespoon chopped parsley or chopped basil.

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Instructions

Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions.
Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side or until the shrimp turns pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the remaining butter to the skillet. When the butter is melted, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any brown bits. You want the garlic to become aromatic but not to brown .
Whisk in the heavy cream and add the nutmeg. Simmer for 4-5 minutes or until just thickened.
Turn the heat to low and whisk in the Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously, until the cheese has melted. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Drain the pasta reserving about 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
Add the shrimp and the pasta to the skillet and toss well. You want to toss the pasta for 1 to 2 minutes so it has time to absorb the sauce. If the pasta gets a bit dry, add some of the reserved cooking pasta liquid.
Sprinkle with parsley or basil and serve immediately topped with some extra Parmesan cheese (optional).

Notes

Shrimp cooks very quickly. It only takes about 2 minutes of cooking time per side.
If your Alfredo sauce looks a bit thin, don't worry. When tossing the pasta with the sauce, the pasta will release some of its starch, making the sauce a bit thicker.
If your shrimp pasta Alfredo is too thick, add some cooking pasta water and toss to combine.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1154kcal (58%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 51g (102%) Fat 75g (115%) Saturated Fat 45g (225%) Cholesterol 527mg (176%) Sodium 1508mg (63%) Potassium 417mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 2683IU (54%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 683mg (68%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1154 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	1154kcal	58%
Carbohydrates	69g	23%
Protein	51g	102%
Fat	75g	115%
Saturated Fat	45g	225%
Cholesterol	527mg	176%
Sodium	1508mg	63%
Potassium	417mg	9%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	2683IU	54%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	683mg	68%
Iron	4mg	22%