Easy Shrimp Alfredo

Name: Easy Shrimp Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley; Lemon wedges, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

Instead of buying a jar of sauce, make it from scratch for this easy shrimp Alfredo recipe. The garlic aroma will call your family to the table. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
Lemon wedges, optional

Directions

1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in cream. Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Add the shrimp, cheese, garlic and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Drain fettuccine; toss with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with parsley; if desired, top with additional Parmesan cheese and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 788 calories, 51g fat (31g saturated fat), 317mg cholesterol, 573mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein.

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