Easy Shrimp Alfredo
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp
31-40/pound size
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
I used 1/2 block Philly
- 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 large cloves garlic
minced
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- to tasteSalt & pepper
Directions
- 1
Prep your shrimp (if frozen, add them to a colander and run under cool water until thawed).
- 2
Start boiling a salted pot of water for the fettuccine. Cook it al dente according to package directions.
- 3
Meanwhile, add the butter, cream cheese, cream, chicken broth, and garlic to a skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted and the pan has heated up, you can use your spoon to help the cream cheese melt into the sauce. This will take a couple of minutes.
- 4
When the cream cheese has been incorporated into the sauce, let it gently bubble for 5 minutes until the sauce has reduced somewhat. You can give it the occasional stir. I grate the parmesan cheese while it's cooking.
- 5
Stir the parmesan into the sauce. Let it cook for about a minute.
- 6
Add the shrimp to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Season with salt & pepper as needed. Toss with the drained pasta and serve immediately.
Easy Shrimp Alfredo
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About this Recipe
Searching for a delicious, effortless dinner that feels special but comes together in a flash? This Easy Shrimp Alfredo recipe is your answer, transforming simple ingredients into a creamy, comforting meal perfect for any night.
What makes this recipe a true weeknight hero is its clever use of ingredients to build an incredibly rich and satisfying creamy garlic sauce without fuss. The combination of softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and chicken broth creates a luxurious texture that perfectly coats tender fettuccine and succulent shrimp, proving that extraordinary flavor doesn't require complex techniques.
Prepare for a dish where every forkful delivers pure comfort. You'll enjoy plump, tender shrimp nestled among strands of perfectly cooked fettuccine, all swimming in an amazing, velvety garlic-infused Alfredo sauce. It's a remarkably quick meal, designed to bring the indulgent taste of your favorite restaurant Alfredo right to your kitchen table with minimal effort.
While shrimp are the star, this versatile Alfredo sauce can easily adapt. You could substitute the shrimp with cooked chicken or even make it vegetarian by adding mushrooms or spinach. For an extra layer of flavor, consider a pinch of red pepper flakes in the sauce. Don't skimp on the freshly grated Parmesan cheese—it makes a significant difference in the final taste and texture.
This Easy Shrimp Alfredo is ideal for a busy weeknight when you need something satisfying fast, yet it's equally elegant and tasty enough to impress company. Serve it with a simple side salad and some crusty bread to soak up every last bit of that amazing sauce.