SHRIMP ALFREDO BY MAGGIE

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I combined 2 recipes from a Betty Crocker cookbook. This is my stepsons' favorite dish. I usually keep this for a special occasion such as New Year's Eve or a birthday because it's not light in calories. Everyone who has tried it loves it.

Provided by smartblonde 2

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 1/2 lbs uncooked fresh or frozen (thawed) medium shrimp
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons green onions, thin sliced
1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup whipping cream (heavy)
3/4 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine as directed.
  • Peel shrimp. Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of shrimp; wash out vein.
  • Heat oil in 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp, green onions, basil, parsley, lemon juice, salt and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink and firm; remove from heat.
  • Heat butter and whipping cream in 2 quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Mix fettuccine, shrimp mixture and alfredo sauce together in large bowl.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.5, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 21.5, Cholesterol 340.3, Sodium 930.7, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.2, Protein 40.8

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