Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022
“This has always been a favorite, so when I started cooking healthier, I tried different ways to lighten it. Less butter and fat-free half-and-half worked well, along with using a little flour to thicken the sauce. " Evelyn Slade - Fruita, CO

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces uncooked fettuccine
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup fat-free half-and-half
  • 1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add half-and-half. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Drain fettuccine; stir into pan. Stir in the shrimp, cheese and salt; heat through. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 397 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 193mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein.