Shrimp Alfredo Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
16 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
1154 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Shrimp Alfredo Recipe
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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
- 12 ounces fettuccine or any pasta of your choice
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off, large
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 6 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 cups heavy cream
- nutmeg freshly grated, pinch
- 1 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese plus more for garnish - optional, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, or chopped basil
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
(9%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
16 reviews
Excellent
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