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shrimp alfredo recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
A quick and elegant shrimp alfredo recipe featuring a creamy base enhanced by a vibrant, smoky roasted red pepper swirl, ready in under 30 minutes for a special weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 340 g (12 ounces) fettuccine or linguine pasta (reserve 1/2 cup pasta water)
- 450 g (1 pound) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 85 g (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 500 ml (2 cups) heavy cream
- 170 g (1.5 cups) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 190 g (7 ounces) jarred roasted red peppers, drained
- 60 ml (0.25 cup) low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil fettuccine until al dente in heavily salted water. Reserve 1/2 cup of starchy pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Sear Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Prepare Alfredo Sauce: Melt butter in the same pan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream, and bring to a gentle simmer. Whisk in grated Parmesan cheese gradually until smooth, then season with salt and pepper.
- Make Pepper Swirl: In a blender, combine roasted red peppers, vegetable broth, and smoked paprika. Blend until completely smooth. Warm the sauce slightly.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked pasta and seared shrimp back into the skillet with the alfredo sauce. Toss gently to combine, adding reserved pasta water as necessary to reach desired consistency.
- Swirl and Serve: Pour the warmed red pepper sauce over the pasta. Gently swirl with tongs to create ribbons. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan from a block for a smooth sauce and avoid pre-shredded varieties which can be gritty. Pat shrimp dry before searing to ensure good browning. Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency and help it cling to the pasta. Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing shrimp; work in batches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 900 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 60 g
- Saturated Fat: 35 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg