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THE BEST CREAMY SHRIMP ALFREDO RECIPE! How to Make Shrimp Pasta Your Whole Family Will Love!

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Shrimp Alfredo

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, Fettuccine Alfredo was created in the early 20th century by Alfredo di Lelio. The dish showcases a creamy sauce made from butter and parmesan, which beautifully coats the pasta. In the United States, the dish evolved to include proteins like shrimp or chicken, becoming a popular choice in Italian-American cuisine. Today, Shrimp Alfredo is cherished for its rich flavors and comforting texture, often served in restaurants and homes alike.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 ounces fettuccine
1 pound shrimp
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon homemade cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon roasted garlic and red pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons garlic herb butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon chicken better than bouillon
1 cup Italian blend cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons parsley

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: Greek yogurt

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: nutritional yeast

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and offers a cheesy flavor.

1

Season shrimp with olive oil, homemade cajun seasoning, and roasted garlic and red pepper seasoning.

2

Boil water and add chicken bouillon powder and salt to season it.

3

Cook fettuccine according to package instructions in the seasoned water.

4

In a hot cast iron skillet, melt garlic herb butter and add minced garlic.

5

Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque; remove and set aside.

6

In the same skillet, sautรฉ half a medium diced onion in the leftover seasonings and butter.

7

Add heavy cream and about a cup and a half of it to the skillet.

8

Stir in chicken better than bouillon, Italian blend cheese, and mozzarella cheese.

9

Season the sauce with Old Bay, salt, and black pepper to taste.

10

Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss to combine.

11

Add shrimp back into the skillet, reserving some for presentation, and toss to coat in the sauce.

12

Garnish with parsley and serve.

Cooking Techniques

sautรฉingboilingmixing

Equipment Needed

large potskilletcolandermeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkshellfishgluten

Also Known As

Fettuccine Alfredo with ShrimpShrimp Fettuccine
Local Name: Fettuccine Alfredo con gamberi

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