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Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Recipe

This shrimp alfredo pasta with its creamy, savory, and seafood-infused goodness is a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you make it for a special occasion or as a weeknight meal, this alfredo pasta will satisfy all your pasta cravings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings : 2

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 250g/0.5 lb shrimp (or prawn)
  • 110g/4 oz pasta (fettuccine, spaghetti or penne)
  • 2 shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup cheese (parmesan)
  • 2 tbsp parsley (optional)
SPICE MIX
  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS
 

PREP

  • Remove the shells and devein the shrimp if necessary. Thaw if using frozen shrimp. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels or it might splatter oil
  • Coat shrimp with half the spice mix and set aside for 5-10 minutes
  • Mince 2 shallots, grate 3 cloves of garlic and 1/4 cup cheese

COOKING

  • On medium flame, heat olive oil and fry shrimp for 2 minutes (medium size) or 3 minutes (large size) per side
  • Meanwhile start cooking pasta in salted boiling water. Cook it for 1-3 minutes less than the package instructions
  • Reduce flame to low and add 2 tbsp butter. Sauté shallots for 30 seconds
  • Next sauté garlic and remaining spice mix for 30 seconds
  • Add 1/2 cup water and simmer for 5 minutes
  • When the sauce had reduced, add 1/2 cup heavy cream and simmer for 1 minute
  • Mix in grated cheese and switch off the flame. Cooking further might curdle the sauce
  • Add the shrimp and let it infuse with into the sauce
  • Toss in cooked pasta, preferably slightly undercooked as it will continue to cook in the sauce
  • Mix until the pasta is well coated and creamy. The sauce might seem watery but it will thicken as it cools
  • Garnish with parsley and serve

NOTES

TIPS
  • This sauce also works as a side with vegetable, rice or mashed potatoes if you would like to skip the pasta
  • To spice it up further, add 1 tsp chilli powder/cayenne powder to the spice mix
 
SUBSTITUTES
  • Thyme or oregano: Sub with any preferred herb. Mixed Italian herbs work well too
  • Parmesan cheese: Any preferred cheese
  • Heavy cream: Fresh cream, half and half or béchamel sauce

NUTRITION (per serving)

Calories: 718kcalCarbohydrates: 45.6gProtein: 37.9gFat: 43.8gSaturated Fat: 19.6gCholesterol: 330mgSodium: 1045mgPotassium: 323mgFiber: 2.7gSugar: 2.2gCalcium: 208mgIron: 7mg
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Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
718
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
43.8
g
67
%
Saturated Fat
 
19.6
g
123
%
Cholesterol
 
330
mg
110
%
Sodium
 
1045
mg
45
%
Potassium
 
323
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
45.6
g
15
%
Fiber
 
2.7
g
11
%
Sugar
 
2.2
g
2
%
Protein
 
37.9
g
76
%
Calcium
 
208
mg
21
%
Iron
 
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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