Best Shrimp Alfredo By Maggie Recipes

SHRIMP ALFREDO

Shrimp Alfredo image

Instead of buying a jar of Alfredo sauce, make it from scratch with this simple recipe. The garlic aroma will call your family to the table.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cream. Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. , Add the shrimp, cheese, garlic and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Drain fettuccine; toss with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 794 calories, Fat 52g fat (31g saturated fat), Cholesterol 337mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

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

Ingredients

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