Shrimp Alfredo Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
555 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Shrimp Alfredo Recipe
Description
The Shrimp Alfredo Recipe begins by sautéing peeled and deveined shrimp in butter to develop a mild buttery base flavor. Seasoning with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic adds savory notes. The addition of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese after the shrimp cooks creates a rich and creamy sauce that slightly thickens as it gently cooks covered on low heat. This technique ensures the shrimp heats through without overcooking.
The sauce coats cooked fettuccine pasta, providing a creamy texture with a delicate seafood essence. Fresh parsley sprinkled on top adds subtle herbal freshness and color contrast. More Parmesan cheese can be added at serving to enhance the savory taste.
This dish pairs well with garlic bread and a salad, complementing the richness of the Alfredo sauce with fresh and crunchy sides.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled, deveined and defrosted, frozen; precooked
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cups Parmesan Cheese
- 16 oz fettuccine cooked
- 1 tablespoon parsley optional, fresh
Instructions
- Saute the shrimp in the butter for 2 minutes in a pot over medium high heat.
- Season with salt, pepper and minced garlic.
- Stir in the heavy cream and the parmesan cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for another 3-5 minutes or until the shrimp is heated through.
- Serve over cooked fettuccini and top with fresh parsley and more parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Serve the Shrimp Alfredo with garlic bread and a simple salad to balance the creamy sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 555 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 555kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 342mg | 114% |
| Sodium | 1311mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1485IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 368mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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