Best Christmas Eve Shrimp Recipes

Christmas Eve Fettucini Alfredo and Shrimp image

Provided by Ruth Nieves

Categories Seafood

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fettucini (or pasta of your choice)
dash salt
1 qt heavy cream
4 cloves of garlic - minced/crushed
1 Tbsp butter - to saute garlic
2 c pecorino/romano grated cheese
1 c frozen sweet peas - thawed
1 1/2 lb shrimp - deveined/shelled

Steps:

1. Boil water with a dash of salt for your pasta - you can add some olive oil so the pasta does not stick. Add Pasta when water has come to a boil. With a pasta fork gently stir pasta so it does not stick.
2. While pasta is cooking, in a large saute pan, melt butter and saute your garlic(do not let it burn).
3. Add Heavy Cream and your 2 Cups of Cheese...let it come up to a slow simmer until it thickens. Take off flame once it has reached your desired thickness.
4. Add Shrimp and 1 cup of thawed peas to your Alfredo sauce. Let stand until your pasta is ready. Your shrimp should be opaque, nice and pink by the time you add it to the pasta.
5. Once pasta is cooked, drain it and place pasta back in pot. Add your shrimp and Alfredo sauce to the pasta. Gently incorporate the sauce and pasta - gently with a pair of tongs.
6. Last and most important step....ENJOY!!

CHRISTMAS EVE SHRIMP image

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

2.5 lbs. frozen 31-40 count
shrimp thawed and peeled . 4-5 fresh lemons.3/4 c. olive oil.1/4 c. fresh parsley-chopped.3 good sized garlic cloves-thinly sliced.salt to taste

Steps:

Place the shrimp in a mainade container. Add the oil and fresh squeezed lemon juice. Add the rest of the ingredients and give a good toss. Marinate in refrigerator overnight, turning several times. Remove from refrigerator 30-40 minutes before serving. Stir and serve.