Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is such a classic meal that is brought to its BEST with Shrimp. This meal takes little effort and is so creamy and delicious the entire family will go crazy for!
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
- salt and pepper
- 16 ounces fettuccini noodles
Alfredo sauce
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a medium sized skillet over medium high heat add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 pound large shrimp. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook the shrimp 2-3 minutes until they are cooked throughout and opaque. Remove the shrimp and set aside on a plate.
- In a large pot bring water to a boil and add 16 ounces fettuccini noodles and cook 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain.
To make the Alfredo sauce
- Add ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 cups heavy whipping cream, and 4 ounces cream cheese. Cook over medium heat and whisk until melted. Add ½ teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Continue to whisk until smooth. Add 1 cup grated parmesan cheese and let simmer until it starts to thicken.
- Add shrimp and pasta back to the sauce and toss to coat.
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Nutrition
Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 281mg | Sodium: 874mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1523IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 1mg
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