Best 8 Cream Free Shrimp Alfredo Recipes

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Creamy, cheesy, and rich; these are the words that usually come to mind when you think of a traditional shrimp Alfredo. But what if you want to indulge in the luxurious flavors of Alfredo without the guilt? Look no further! This article will introduce you to the wonderful world of cream-free shrimp Alfredo recipes. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a lighter, healthier, and equally delicious take on this classic dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHRIMP ALFREDO



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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

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.

CREAM-FREE SHRIMP ALFREDO



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There's no cream in this take on alfredo, but the end result is just as rich and silky as its heavier versions-and arguably makes a better final dish since ingredients like cream tend to mask delicate flavors like seafood. So how did we manage to create a creamy (yet cream-less) alfredo? By slowly whisking in butter, cheese, and egg yolk into starchy pasta water, the mixture emulsifies into a sauce that-once tossed with the shrimp, fettuccine, and peas-is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces fettuccine
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup frozen peas (unthawed)
1 pound medium shrimp (26 to 30), peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large egg yolk
3 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated (3/4 cup), plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than package instructions. Add peas during last 15 seconds of cooking. Drain, reserving 2 1/2 cups pasta water and covering to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, season shrimp with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until golden brown in places and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
  • In a bowl, slowly whisk 3/4 cup pasta water into egg yolk. Bring another 3/4 cup pasta water to a simmer in skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low until water is steaming hot but no longer simmering; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter until melted. Whisk in cheese, a little at a time, allowing each addition to dissolve before adding more, until smooth. Slowly whisk in yolk mixture.
  • Add pasta and peas; increase heat to medium and cook, tossing a few times, until sauce thickens just enough to evenly coat pasta. Remove from heat; toss in shrimp and any accumulated juices. (If sauce has thickened too much, add more pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time.) Serve with more cheese and pepper.

NO-CREAM ALFREDO SAUCE



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Traditional Roman fettucine Alfredo doesn't contain a drop of cream or milk, so whether you have none in your refrigerator or you are a traditionalist, this is the recipe for you. Just because there's no cream, however, doesn't mean it isn't over the top with richness and flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Kosher salt
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
6 ounces Parmesan, freshly grated (about 2 cups)
1 pound dried fettuccine
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Put the butter and cheese in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Add the fettuccine to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, according to the package instructions for al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it to the large bowl. Using tongs, gently toss the pasta with the butter and cheese, adding pasta water as necessary to create a creamy looking sauce. Top with a few grinds of pepper.

TUNA ALFREDO



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A jar of Alfredo sauce makes this easy dinner come together fast. Give it a burst of color and flavor with chopped fresh parsley and freshly ground black pepper.

Provided by EatAndRun

Categories     Seafood Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package dry fettuccine pasta
1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon drained capers
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Stir together Alfredo sauce, lemon juice, capers, lemon zest, and pepper in a small saucepan. Stir in tuna; cook over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve over fettuccine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 732.7 mg

CREAMY SHRIMP ALFREDO



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Learn to make a restaurant-quality dish with our Creamy Shrimp Alfredo recipe. This Creamy Shrimp Alfredo features hints of parsley and balsamic vinaigrette. Depth of flavor this good is not only achievable, but ready in less than half an hour. Success is delicious.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb. linguine, uncooked
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
1/2 lb. uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
3/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat dressing in Large Skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink, adding garlic for the last minute. Remove shrimp from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving liquid in skillet; set shrimp aside. Add cream cheese and broth to reserved liquid in skillet; cook 3 to 5 min or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Stir in shrimp and 3 Tbsp. Parmesan.
  • Drain pasta. Add to shrimp mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g

CREAMY SHRIMP ALFREDO



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This dish uses a quick homemade alfredo sauce, which is tossed with pasta and shrimp. Delicious served with garlic bread and a garden salad.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb linguine, uncooked
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette dressing
1/2 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces cream cheese, cubed
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat.
  • Add shrimp; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, adding garlic for the last minute.
  • Remove shrimp with slotted spoon; set aside.
  • Add cream cheese and broth to skillet; cook until cream cheese is completely melted, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in shrimp and 3 tablespoons parmesan.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Add to skillet; toss to coat.
  • Transfer to platter; sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and parsley.

REDUCED FAT SHRIMP ALFREDO



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We love Alfredo Sauce and also have to watch the fat content. Smart Balance Margarine makes a spread with 67% vegetable oil that you can use in cooking and that's what I used.

Provided by carole in orlando

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons low-fat margarine (like Smart Balance for cooking)
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups carnation low-fat evaporated milk
salt
pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
20 -36 frozen pre-cooked shrimp, 5 per person
3/4-1 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 lb fettuccine pasta

Steps:

  • Make a Bechamel Sauce by melting the margarine in a pan, adding the flour and making a smooth mixture.
  • Slowly add the milk and stir constantly with a whisk until well blended and of the thickness you desire.
  • Add as much Parmesan cheese as you like, we thought 3/4 Cup was enough and let it melt and blend with the Bechamel Sauce.
  • Defrost the shrimp in cold water, remove the tail if necessary, and add to the Alfredo Sauce until heated.
  • Do not over cook as the shrimp with toughen.
  • Cook the pasta as directed on the package, mix the pasta and Alfredo Sauce and serve with garlic bread and a tossed salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.7, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 167.9, Sodium 444.2, Carbohydrate 74.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 31.9

SHRIMP LINGUINE ALFREDO



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Elegant but simple, fast and very impressive!

Provided by Tina

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package linguine pasta
¼ cup butter, melted
4 tablespoons diced onion
4 teaspoons minced garlic
40 small shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
4 sprigs fresh parsley
4 slices lemon, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente; drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan. Saute onion and garlic over medium heat until tender. Add shrimp; saute over high heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in half-and-half. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.
  • Place pasta in a serving dish, and cover with shrimp sauce. Sprinkle with black pepper and Parmesan cheese. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.3 calories, Carbohydrate 70.3 g, Cholesterol 135.5 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 316.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right shrimp. Large, succulent shrimp are best for this dish. Look for shrimp that are firm and have a slight briny smell.
  • Cook the shrimp properly. Overcooked shrimp are tough and rubbery. Cook the shrimp until they are just opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick and creamy. If the sauce is too thin, it will not coat the shrimp properly. Simmer the sauce until it has thickened to your desired consistency.
  • Use fresh herbs and spices. Fresh herbs and spices add a lot of flavor to this dish. Use a variety of herbs and spices, such as basil, oregano, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  • Serve the dish immediately. Alfredo sauce is best served immediately after it is made. The sauce will thicken as it cools, so it is important to serve it while it is still hot and creamy.

Conclusion:

Cream-free shrimp Alfredo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The shrimp are cooked in a creamy, flavorful sauce that is made with almond milk and Parmesan cheese. The dish is then served over pasta or rice. This recipe is a great way to enjoy a classic Italian dish without all the heavy cream. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this cream-free shrimp Alfredo a try.

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