Shrimp Alfredo
Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is a simple dinner any night of the week, with a creamy homemade Parmesan sauce topped with succulent, flavorful shrimp.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fettuccine noodles
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook fettuccine according to package directions.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn.
- Whisk in heavy cream and allow to bubble up to a simmer, then simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk in the parmesan and bring to a gentle simmer - do not boil - for about 3-4 minutes or until sauce has thickened slightly. Add salt and pepper to taste and remove from heat.
- In another skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add shrimp to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes per side or until bright pink in color.
- Toss the fresh, hot pasta with the sauce and serve with shrimp on top. Garnish with fresh minced parsley.
Notes
This recipe makes 8 servings, and can easily be reduced using the slider when hovering over the servings above.
Storage - This shrimp and pasta dish is at its peak when enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezing - The sauce can be frozen for up to 6 months if properly stored in an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze cook shrimp separately in a sealed freezer bag for up to 4 months. I definitely recommend cooking shrimp fresh - it doesn't take much longer than reheating from frozen, and the taste is so much better.
Reheating - It can be reheated, but do so with caution. I recommend using 50% power in your microwave to help keep the sauce from breaking.
Nutrition
Calories: 752kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 322mg | Sodium: 1166mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1882IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 431mg | Iron: 2mg
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