Best 7 Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo Recipes

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Shrimp fettuccini alfredo is a creamy and indulgent dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight dinner. The combination of rich, creamy sauce, succulent shrimp, and tender fettuccini pasta is always a winner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and memorable shrimp fettuccini alfredo that will impress your family and friends. This article will guide you through the steps of making this classic dish, from choosing the right ingredients to perfecting the creamy sauce. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, you'll find all the information you need to make a delicious shrimp fettuccini alfredo that is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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In this flavorful dish, you can adjust the amounts to suit your personal tastes...I happen to like garlic and Parmesan cheese. If you have any leftovers, you can add a little more milk and heat briefly in the microwave oven.

Provided by MMers

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 lb medium raw shrimp or 3/4 lb shrimp, peeled
6 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half
3 green onions, thinly sliced
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
8 ounces fettuccine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon cornstarch
seasoning salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • In large pot of boiling water, cook fettucini until it's al dente, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain well, and return to pot.
  • Mean while, whisk cornstarch into milk and set aside.
  • On medium heat, heat oil and butter in a large frying pan.
  • Cook garlic for about 5 minutes or until soft but not browned.
  • Mash soft garlic with the back of a fork.
  • Add peeled shrimp and onions.
  • Cook just until shrimp turns pink, about 1 1/2 minutes (shrimp will continue to cook as you add the rest of the ingredients).
  • Briefly stir milk mixture and pour into frying pan.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour mixture over fettucini.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir to combine.

SHRIMP FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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"This has always been a favorite, so when I started cooking healthier, I tried different ways to lighten it. Less butter and fat-free half-and-half worked well, along with using a little flour to thicken the sauce. " Evelyn Slade - Fruita, CO

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces uncooked fettuccine
2 tablespoons butter
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add half-and-half. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Drain fettuccine; stir into pan. Stir in the shrimp, cheese and salt; heat through. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 193mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

SHRIMP FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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This is a very simple recipe and it tastes divine! My sister and I were trying to come up with the perfect Alfredo recipe and we found it.

Provided by MAMATIFF

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fettuccini pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound cooked shrimp - peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup half-and-half
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large skillet, cook and stir shrimp and garlic in the butter for about one minute. Pour in half and half; stir. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese in one tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly. After all Parmesan is added, mix in parsley and salt. Stir frequently making sure it does not boil. Sauce will take a while to thicken.
  • When sauce has thickened, combine with cooked pasta noodles; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 172 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 280.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SHRIMP ALFREDO PASTA



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A wonderful shrimp pasta dish! I came up with this on my own one night. You can change the amount of ingredients to your taste.

Provided by LISSA MURR

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo-style pasta sauce
1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup butter, melted
½ small green bell pepper, diced
½ small red onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over low-temperature, heat the Alfredo sauce. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Boil shrimp in a large pot of water until they turn orange. Then place in bowl with melted butter. Let shrimp marinate for 15 to 30 minutes; remove. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the green pepper and onion in a small amount of oil.
  • Mix together the cooked pasta, shrimp, pepper-onion mixture and Alfredo sauce. Season with garlic powder and cumin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 256.7 mg, Fat 42 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.2 g, Sodium 1038.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

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.

SHRIMP ALFREDO



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Indulge in a plate full of linguine and prawns bathed in garlicky Parmesan cream sauce for dinner tonight. Sprinkle with extra cheese and lemon zest to brighten it up.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Shrimp Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fettuccine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail left on if desired
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 3/4 cups heavy cream
1 cup (3 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more lemon zest for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta; cook until al dente, according to package directions. Reserve 3/4 cup cooking water, then drain pasta.
  • Heat a large straight-sided skillet over high heat. Add butter and let melt. Add shrimp and garlic, season with salt and lemon zest, and cook until just opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan, leaving garlic. Add cream and simmer on medium for 5 minutes.
  • Remove garlic cloves. Stir in drained pasta and cheese. Mix in pasta water to achieve a creamy consistency, then season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add shrimp and serve sprinkled with cheese and lemon zest.

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH GARLIC SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS



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Wow! Good luck trying to eat one serving. This is the most delicious fettuccine ever. If you want leftovers, this probably isn't the dish for you. Recipe courtesy of Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove Cookbook. YUM YUM!

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces bay scallops
8 ounces large shrimp (fresh or frozen, peeled, deveined, and thawed)
salt
pepper
12 ounces fettuccine or 12 ounces spaghetti
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup parmesan cheese, plus more for sprinkling (grated)
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup fresh parsley, for garnish (fresh)

Steps:

  • Warm oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring.
  • Pat scallops dry with paper towel.
  • Add shrimp, scallops, salt, and pepper to skillet and cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water and drain pasta.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
  • Add cooked pasta and toss with butter to coat.
  • Stir in cheese, reserved cooking water, half-and-half, salt, and pepper.
  • Using tongs, transfer pasta to 4 serving plates.
  • Pile shrimp and scallops atop pasta and garnish with parsley.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the shrimp. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the shrimp until they are opaque and pink. Overcooking will make them tough.
  • Use a good quality Alfredo sauce. You can make your own or use a store-bought brand.
  • Add the cooked shrimp to the Alfredo sauce and stir until well combined.
  • Serve the shrimp fettuccine Alfredo immediately over cooked fettuccine noodles.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or chives, if desired.

Conclusion:

Shrimp fettuccine Alfredo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its creamy, flavorful sauce and tender shrimp, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give shrimp fettuccine Alfredo a try. You won't be disappointed!

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