• Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 20 minutes
  • Serves: 4

Shrimp Alfredo

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 Ingredients List

  • 10 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 5 tablespoons butter divided use
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to tastee
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed if desired
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

 Directions

Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions.

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium low heat.

Add the cream and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until just thickened - do not boil.

Whisk in the parmesan cheese, stirring continuously, until cheese has melted.

Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium high heat.

Add the shrimp to the pan and season with salt and pepper.

Cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and opaque.

Add the garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 30 seconds.

Drain the pasta and toss with the alfredo sauce. Arrange the shrimp on top and sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

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