Shrimp Alfredo


Shrimp Alfredo
This shrimp alfredo pasta is made with fettuccine in a creamy parmesan sauce, topped with sauteed garlic shrimp. An easy dinner that tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant!
 CourseMain
 CuisineItalian
 Keywordshrimp alfredo, shrimp fettuccine alfredo
 Prep Time10 minutes
 Cook Time20 minutes
 Total Time30 minutes
 Servings
 Calories689kcal
 AuthorDinner at the Zoo
INGREDIENTS
  • 10 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 5 tablespoons butter divided use
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to tastee
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed if desired
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
INSTRUCTIONS
1.            Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions.
  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium low heat. 
  2. Add the cream and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until just thickened - do not boil.
  3. Whisk in the parmesan cheese, stirring continuously, until cheese has melted. 
  4. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium high heat. 
  6. Add the shrimp to the pan and season with salt and pepper. 
  7. Cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  8. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  9. Drain the pasta and toss with the alfredo sauce. Arrange the shrimp on top and sprinkle with parsley, then serve.





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