Shrimp Alfredo

Name: Shrimp Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 pound cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley; Lemon wedges, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Shrimp Alfredo has a fine-dining reputation that belies how easy it is to make this classy pasta dish at home.

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 pound cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
Lemon wedges, optional

Directions

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in cream. Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the shrimp, cheese, garlic and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Drain fettuccine; toss with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with parsley. If desired, top with additional Parmesan cheese and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 788 calories, 51g fat (31g saturated fat), 317mg cholesterol, 573mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein.

Instead of buying a jar of sauce, make it from scratch for this easy shrimp Alfredo recipe. The garlic aroma will call your family to the table. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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