Shrimp Alfredo
Shrimp Alfredo
Ingredients
For the Seasoned Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- to taste salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
For the Alfredo Sauce and Pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 8 ounces pasta, dry, such as fettuccine
- as needed parsley, fresh, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Place the shrimp in a medium bowl. Season the shrimp with garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, oregano, black pepper, and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly by hand until the shrimp are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat the oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and slightly charred. Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 6 min
- 3
While the shrimp are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the dry pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Using the same pan where the shrimp were cooked (do not clean it, as the fond adds flavor), add the minced garlic and chili flakes. Sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour the heavy cream into the pan and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Using tongs or a pasta scoop, transfer the cooked pasta directly from the pot to the sauce in the pan, allowing some pasta water to carry over. This starchy water helps the sauce emulsify and cling to the pasta.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with the pasta and sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the pasta and shrimp are well coated with the creamy Alfredo sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Serve the shrimp Alfredo immediately in bowls and garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Shrimp Alfredo
For the Seasoned Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- to taste salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
For the Alfredo Sauce and Pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 8 ounces pasta, dry, such as fettuccine
- as needed parsley, fresh, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Place the shrimp in a medium bowl. Season the shrimp with garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, oregano, black pepper, and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly by hand until the shrimp are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat the oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and slightly charred. Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 6 min - 3
While the shrimp are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the dry pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Using the same pan where the shrimp were cooked (do not clean it, as the fond adds flavor), add the minced garlic and chili flakes. Sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour the heavy cream into the pan and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Using tongs or a pasta scoop, transfer the cooked pasta directly from the pot to the sauce in the pan, allowing some pasta water to carry over. This starchy water helps the sauce emulsify and cling to the pasta.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with the pasta and sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the pasta and shrimp are well coated with the creamy Alfredo sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Serve the shrimp Alfredo immediately in bowls and garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 1 min