Easy Creamy Alfredo Shrimp Pasta Recipe
2021-01-11- Cuisine: Canadian
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: 4
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 30m
- Ready In: 40m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
339 -
Carbohydrates
50 g -
Cholesterol
37 mg -
Fat
3.5 g -
Fiber
3 g -
Protein
22 g -
Saturated Fat
2 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
352 mg -
Sugar
0 g -
Trans Fat
0 g -
Unsaturated Fat
1.5 g -
Potassium
204.1 mg
Easy creamy Alfredo shrimp pasta recipe. Raw shrimp (you can use any seafood, such as scallops, clams, etc) with heavy cream and cheese fried in a pan. Very easy and delicious! You can fry scallops separately if desired
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Instructions:
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Easy Creamy Alfredo Shrimp Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 package (480 g) uncooked fettuccine noodles
- 1 pound (480 g) large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1Β½ cups (375 ml) heavy (double) cream
- 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1Β½ teaspoons all-purpose flour
- dash of garlic powder
Method
Step 1
In a large pot, bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add pasta to boiling water along with 1 teaspoon salt. Cook until tender, then drain, using a colander, set aside, and keep warm.
Step 2
Melt 1/8 cup (30 ml) butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add shrimp and sear, turning once, for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Step 3
In the same large frying pan, combine 1/8 cup butter, 1/3 cup (80 ml) water, and a dash of garlic powder. Stir well and bring the butter mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Melt the remaining butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add all-purpose flour and mix until it's golden brown. Stir in heavy cream and minced garlic, reduce heat to low, and bring to a slow bubble.
Step 5
Add cheese slowly, stirring constantly. Once sauce thickened, stir with seafood and cooked pasta. Serve hot.