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Shrimp Alfredo Recipe
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1154 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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.
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).
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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
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
% 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.