Shrimp scampi and alfredo are two classic Italian dishes that are both easy to make and packed with flavor. Shrimp scampi features juicy shrimp sautéed in a garlicky, buttery sauce, while alfredo is a creamy and cheesy pasta dish. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner, these two dishes are sure to impress.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
SHRIMP FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
This take on a classic Italian-American recipe is super easy to make. Slightly reducing the cream and adding a hefty dose of cheese means you don't have to use flour to thicken the sauce.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt generously. Add the pasta, and boil according to package directions until al dente, tender but still slightly firm. Strain, and toss with a splash of oil.
- Meanwhile, arrange the shrimp in a single layer on a large pie pan or paper plate, and pat them with a paper towel until completely dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add 2 tablespoons of the butter. When the butter melts, raise the heat to medium-high, and invert the plate of shrimp over the skillet so the shrimp fall into the pan all at once. Cook the shrimp, without moving them, until the underside is pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp, and cook until fully pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl.
- Reduce the heat to medium, and add the remaining 6 tablespoons butter. Scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits. When the butter has mostly melted, whisk in the cream and nutmeg and bring to a simmer, then cook for 2 minutes. Lower the heat to keep the sauce warm.
- Whisk the Parmigiano-Reggiano into the sauce. Add the shrimp and cooked pasta, and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot in heated bowls.
SHRIMP LINGUINE ALFREDO
Elegant but simple, fast and very impressive!
Provided by Tina
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
SHRIMP ALFREDO PASTA RECIPE
This Shrimp Fettuccine Aflredo is a major comfort food. There's just something about a mountain of pasta consumed by rich creamy sauce, and studded with large, tender shrimp that has my name written all over it. It reminds me of my favorite dish at Olive Garden; seafood alfredo. It's also surprisingly easy to make; ready in under 30 minutes!
Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Categories Easy
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook 3/4 lb fettuccini noodles in salted water according to package instructions and drain. Don't rinse (this helps the sauce stick to the noodles better).
- Lightly season shrimp with salt, pepper and paprika. Preheat a large skillet to med/high and add 1 Tbsp oil. Once oil is hot, add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1-2 min per side or just until fully cooked and no longer translucent. They should be golden/pink on the outside and opaque white on the inside. Don't over-do it or they will be rubbery. Remove shrimp to a separate bowl.
- In same pan, over medium/high heat, add 2 Tbsp butter and onion and sauté onion till golden. Stir in garlic and sauté another minute. Stir in 1/3 cup white wine and reduce to 25% scraping the bottom to deglaze the pan.
- Stir in Cream and simmer for 2 min. Next, sprinkle the top with 1/3 cup parmesan (or add to taste) and stir just until creamy and smooth and remove from heat. Don't boil or the cheese will separate from the cream. Add about 1/4 tsp paprika and season with S&P to taste.
- Add the cooked shrimp and drained (un-rinsed pasta). Garnish with parsley, basil, extra parmesan or freshly cracked pepper if desired.
SHRIMP ALFREDO
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
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 SCAMPI WITH PASTA
Well-rounded seafood and pasta dish. Good with any pasta; angel hair is less filling.
Provided by JustJen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook linguine in boiling water until nearly tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the hot butter and oil until shallots are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Season shrimp with kosher salt and black pepper; add to the skillet and cook until pink, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and keep warm.
- Pour white wine and lemon juice into skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet, stir 2 tablespoons olive oil into butter mixture, and bring to a simmer. Toss linguine, shrimp, and parsley in the butter mixture until coated; season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Cholesterol 135.4 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 1 g
SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH PASTA ALFREDO
It just doesn't get any easier than this! Not including the marinating and pasta water heating time, dinner is on the table in ten minutes. My family has been passing around this little jewel of a recipe for a couple of years and I usually make it about twice a month. I just eyeball the amount of ingredients, so use your own judgment if things don't look right. To make it even easier, I usually prepare the raw shrimp/marinade mixture in Ziploc bags and stuff them in the freezer for super-quick mid-week dinners (I cook the shrimp without thawing them-justs takes a minute or two longer). My mom likes to add 1/2 teaspoon of dry mustard to her marinade, but I omit it due to personal preference.
Provided by Mercy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Marinate the shrimp in the other ingredients until you are ready for them.
- Thirty minutes before you are ready to serve, start heating the pasta water and place the half-and-half and butter in a large serving bowl to soften (sometimes I nuke it in the microwave for a minute or two).
- Put a large skillet over high (or medium high) heat to get it really hot.
- When the pasta is about three minutes away from being done (done=al dente), dump the shrimp and marinade into the hot skillet.
- Toss the shrimp around as they cook.
- Once the shrimp are pink and curled-up (about three minutes), remove the skillet from the heat.
- Drain the pasta and dump it into the serving bowl with the half-and-half and butter.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper and toss together gently (the residual heat from the pasta melts everything together).
- Pour the shrimp and sauce over the top and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 817.9, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 202.9, Sodium 1729.3, Carbohydrate 91.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 42.1
CREAMY GARLIC SHRIMP ALFREDO PASTA
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is such a classic meal that is brought to its BEST with Shrimp. This meal takes little effort and is so creamy and delicious the entire family will go crazy for!
Provided by Alyssa Rivers
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium sized skillet over medium high heat add shrimp and olive oil. Cook the shrimp 2-3 minutes until they are cooked throughout and opaque. Remove the shrimp and set aside on a plate.
- In a large pot bring water to a boil and add the fettuccini and cook until al dente. Drain.
- Meanwhile, prepare your Alfredo sauce. Add butter, heavy whipping cream, and cream cheese. Cook over medium heat and whisk until melted. Add the minced garlic, garlic powder, italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Continue to whisk until smooth. Add the grated parmesan cheese and let simmer until it starts to thicken. Add shrimp and pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 44 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, Cholesterol 281 mg, Sodium 874 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMY WHITE WINE SHRIMP ALFREDO RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by á-46334
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the Pasta: 1.Cook fettuccine in very salty water until al dente. Drain, set aside, and return empty pot to the stove. 2.Melt butter in pot over medium heat. When butter is melted, whisk in flour to form a roux. Cook for 1 minute until roux is fragrant. 3.Slowly add white wine to roux, whisking constantly to incorporate. The mixture will thicken pretty quickly - just keep whisking! 4.Add milk to mixture and whisk to combine. Bring mixture to a low simmer, whisking frequently, then remove from heat and stir in salt, pepper, and cheese. Stir until cheese has melted and you have a smooth sauce. For the Shrimp: 1.Heat oil in a medium-sized skillet until shimmering. Add garlic, shrimp, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is pink and cooked through. Shrimp quicks very quickly, so keep an eye on it - they shouldn't take more than 5 or 6 minutes! To Assemble: 1.Add cooked pasta and shrimp to sauce pot and toss to combine. Top with fresh chopped parsley for garnish and serve immediately.
SHRIMP SCAMPI AND ALFREDO
I browsed a couple of recipes and mixed them up a little to come up with this. My boyfriend doesn't care for alfredo much but he gobbled it up and went back for seconds!
Provided by T-Loy
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Marinate shrimp with the rest of the marinade ingredients, refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Cook angel hair pasta according to directions on box.
- Alfredo Sauce:.
- Melt butter and cream cheese then add the garlic. Turn to med heat.
- When garlic is fragrant, add heavy whipping cream.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently with a metal whisk for about 15 minutes. (Whisk in flour if not thick and simmer another 3-4 minutes).
- Remove from heat and add Parmesan cheese.
- Heat Large skillet on medium high and add shrimp mixture, cooking until shrimp are pink and curled.
- Top the pasta with the alfredo and then the shrimp.
- Enjoy!
ALFREDO SHRIMP SCAMPI DUMP DINNER
Just dump a box of pasta, bag of shrimp and a few other pantry staples into a dish and bake. Right before serving, stir in the heavy cream and top with grated cheese and fresh parsley for a rich and creamy weeknight dinner in a flash.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Generously grease the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish with butter.
- Spread the rotini in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared dish. Scatter the shrimp over top and dot with the cubes of butter. Pour in the broth, then sprinkle with the red pepper flakes, garlic, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons salt and some black pepper. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until the pasta is al dente, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss together the Parmesan and parsley. When the pasta is done, stir in the warm cream and top with the cheese mixture.
Tips:
- Use fresh shrimp. Frozen shrimp can be used, but fresh shrimp will give your scampi a better flavor and texture.
- Marinate the shrimp. Marinating the shrimp in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and herbs will help to flavor the shrimp and make it more tender.
- Cook the shrimp properly. Shrimp should be cooked quickly over high heat. Overcooking will make the shrimp tough and rubbery.
- Use a good quality Alfredo sauce. A good quality Alfredo sauce will make a big difference in the flavor of your scampi. You can use a store-bought Alfredo sauce or make your own.
- Add some vegetables to your scampi. Vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, and zucchini can be added to your scampi to make it a more complete and nutritious meal.
Conclusion:
Shrimp scampi is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With a few simple tips, you can make a shrimp scampi that is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you are making a classic shrimp scampi Alfredo or a more creative version with added vegetables or herbs, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will enjoy.
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