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Creamy Shrimp Alfredo

This Creamy Shrimp Alfredo recipe combines seasoned shrimp with creamy Alfredo sauce over fettuccine, creating a flavorful, indulgent meal that's sure to impress.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Keyword: shrimp alfredo
Servings: 6
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. fettuccine noodles
  • 8 oz. raw large or jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Season the shrimp with ½ teaspoon of salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp are fully cooked. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
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  • Add the remaining olive oil to the pan and place over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute or until the garlic has started to brown. Deglaze the pan by adding wine and scraping across the bottom. Add the whipping cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Next, add the remaining parmesan cheese, salt, and nutmeg. Stir occasionally to melt the parmesan cheese.
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  • Add the noodles and shrimp to the Alfredo sauce and toss to combine.
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Video

[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id="cVqp8YB4" upload-date="2023-07-21T00:00:00.000Z" name="Creamy Shrimp Alfredo" description="This creamy shrimp alfredo recipe is delicious and decadent comfort food that can be easily whipped up any night of the week. Juicy shrimp is combined with fettuccini noodles and our easy alfredo sauce is made with grated cheese, garlic, cream, and nutmeg for a flavorful, indulgent dish."]

Notes

  • More heavy cream or broth can be used to substitute for the wine.

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 29g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g