Shrimp Alfredo
Introduction
Shrimp Alfredo is one of the pasta greats around any dinner table. The rich, tangy sauce and tender pieces of shrimp have made this dish a favorite among so many. Shrimp Alfredo is a wonderful dish whether for family nights or to enjoy as one romantic dinner.
Why Make This Recipe
It is an easy and fulfilling experiences to prepare Shrimp Alfredo yourselves at Home. And of course, it is an absolute win when you can customize the flavors and ingredients to satisfy your family pallet. But it is also a fast and fancy-expensive-tasting meal (which really just requires you to dump stuff into the oven). Both a weeknight or weekend meal, this dish is going to be loved by the family.
How to Make Shrimp Alfredo
Ingredients:
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley, fresh and minced, to garnish
Directions:
- Prepare fettuccine pasta as per package instructions, keep aside.
- Place olive oil in a large skillet, and heat over medium. Throw in the crushed garlic and cook till fragrant.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper then add them to skillet. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, for about 3 – 4 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream, and simmer. Reduce the heat and whisk in Parmesan until smooth.
- Blend the sauce with the cooked fettuccine and make certain it gets to every piece.
- Taste, add seasoning if necessary and serve hot with parsley.
