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Easy Shrimp Alfredo

Easy Shrimp Alfredo That Makes Weeknight Dinners a Breeze

Easy Shrimp Alfredo is a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner that's creamy and delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Fettuccine Cook al dente according to package instructions.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter Adds rich flavor.
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened for easier blending.
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream Key for a luxurious sauce.
  • 1/4 cup Chicken Broth Can swap for vegetable broth.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best flavor.
  • Salt & Pepper To taste.
For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Shrimp Thawed, peeled, and ready to cook.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Shrimp Alfredo
  1. Prepare the shrimp by thawing and patting dry.
  2. Cook fettuccine in salted water according to package instructions.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter, add cream cheese, then stir in heavy cream and chicken broth.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  5. Simmer sauce on low for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Cook shrimp in the sauce until pink and opaque.
  8. Combine fettuccine with the shrimp and sauce.
  9. Season with salt and pepper, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a twist, swap shrimp for chicken or add spinach for added nutrients.

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