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Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 720

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box fettuccine
  • 1 teaspoon salt for pasta water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for pasta water
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for shrimp
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water with salt and olive oil to a boil. Cook the fettuccine for 12 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a frying pan and add the shrimp. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Cook the shrimp for 3 minutes, then remove them from the pan and set them aside.
  4. In the same pan, melt the butter and saute the shallot for 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute.
  5. Pour in the white wine, then the heavy cream. Bring to a light simmer.
  6. Whisk in the Parmesan cheese a handful at a time until the sauce is smooth.
  7. Return the shrimp to the pan, add the fettuccine, and toss to coat. Cook together for 5 more minutes.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 720kcal

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