SHRIMP ALFREDO FETTUCCINE

Shrimp Alfredo Fettuccine image

Fettuccine Alfredo's been around for ages. I give it a modern update by adding tender shrimp and a pop of lemon. -Tonya Burkhard, Davis, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
8 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain; return to pot., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until thickened., Stir in shrimp, lemon zest and lemon juice; cook 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in cheese and parsley. Add to fettuccine; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 192mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.