Shrimp Alfredo Recipe - Easy Recipes

WHAT’S IN SHRIMP ALFREDO?

This shrimp alfredo pasta is what I like to call an “Amerifredo” or an American-style alfredo sauce. Authentic Roman alfredo sauce does not include any heavy cream or garlic, and it derives all of its creaminess and flavor from butter and really good Parmesan. But if you’re used to the “alfredo” served in American restaurants or bought in a jar in U.S. grocery stores, that’s what this recipe delivers.

Shrimp preparation tips:

-If the shrimp are frozen, place them in a colander and thaw them under cool running water.
Peel them (if they’re not already peeled). You can either take the tails off or leave them on depending on your preference.

Shrimp Alfredo recipe success tips:

-I suggest grating your own parmesan cheese. It makes a difference in the taste and some of the pre-grated stuff doesn’t melt into the sauce as well. I love this cheese grater.
You can add more/less garlic depending on your preferences. I like quite a bit of garlic!
-I don’t recommend subbing the cream/butter/etc. for something else unless you’re ok with experimenting a bit. I can’t say how it will turn out without testing it. Half-and-half or milk will make the sauce more watery. This is definitely a treat meal.

More shrimp recipes you’ll love:

Seafood Bread (Shrimp / Crawfish / Crabmeat)
OKRA WITH SHRIMP, CRAB AND SAUSAGE
Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs
Lemon Butter Baked Shrimp
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INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined ($4.99)
1/2 lb. fettuccine ($0.67)
2 Tbsp butter, divided ($0.20)
4 cloves garlic, minced ($0.32)
1 cup heavy cream ($1.00)
3/4 cup Parmesan* ($1.08)
1/8 tsp salt (or to taste) ($0.02)
1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper (or to taste) ($0.02)
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional) ($0.10)

INSTRUCTIONS

If your shrimp is frozen, thaw and peel before beginning. You can remove the tails or leave the tails on, if you prefer.
Bring a pot of water to a boil for the fettuccine. Once boiling, add the fettuccine and boil until tender (7-10 minutes). Reserve a ½ cup of the starchy water before draining the pasta in a colander.
While the fettuccine is boiling, prepare the shrimp and alfredo sauce. Place the peeled shrimp on a cutting board and pat dry with a paper towel. Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Add 1 tablespoon butter to a large skillet and heat over medium. Once hot, swirl to coat the surface of the skillet with butter. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, or just until opaque and pink (do not overcook the shrimp). Transfer the cooked shrimp to a clean bowl.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet along with the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes, or just until it is very fragrant but not brown.
Add the heavy cream to the skillet and whisk to dissolve any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. Allow the cream to come up to a simmer.
Whisk the Parmesan into the hot cream until melted. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
Add the cooked and drained pasta and cooked shrimp back to the skillet with the sauce (make sure to add any liquid from the bowl of shrimp). Toss everything until coated in sauce. If the sauce becomes too thick or dry, add some of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
Taste the pasta and add more salt or pepper if needed. Top with chopped fresh parsley and serve!

Adapted from budgetbytes.com