SHRIMP ALFREDO HALF & HALF

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I had this dish in Tuscaloosa, AL when we first moved to Alabama. It was so good that I had to make my own. The restaurant closed a short time later and I have never seen this particular dish anywhere else. The marinara sauce cuts the richness of the alfredo sauce and the shrimp adds a special sweetness.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 20

MARINARA SAUCE
1/4 c olive oil, extra virgin
1 medium onion, diced
4 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried
1/2 medium carrot, grated
2-28 oz cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved
kosher salt to taste
ALFREDO SAUCE
1/4 c butter, unsalted
1/2 c heavy cream
1/3 c parmigiano-reggiano, fresh, grated
kosher salt to taste
dash(es) garlic powder with parsley
dash(es) onion powder
1 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
SHRIMP
2 Tbsp butter, unsalted
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 lb fettuccine pasta, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • 1. MARINARA SAUCE: In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft. Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt and serve. This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.
  • 2. Cook the pasta according to the directions; drain. Place in a warm serving dish. You may want to add a little olive oil to keep the pasta from sticking. Cook butter, whipping cream, parmesan cheese and parsley in a separate pan. Add seasonings.
  • 3. In large skillet melt butter and olive oil. Add shrimp in a single layer and saute` until pink on bottom side. Turn over and cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • 4. Mix together equal parts of marinara and Alfredo sauce. Add cooked shrimp and serve over fettuccine.
  • 5. NOTE: I keep marinara sauce on hand in the freezer for dishes like this. The Alfredo sauce comes together quickly as does the cooking of the shrimp. Makes a great company meal that will be sure to please.

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