Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

This Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is a new addition that will be in regular rotation in the future. We were searching for a different shrimp preparation and found this recipe by The Recipe Critic and what a find!

I was salivating from the start seeing Shrimp, thawing and awaiting our Sunday dinner. I figured Mike had a plan for some delectable spicy grilled meal, but there wasn’t evidence of spice rubs or marinades. He had something else in mind entirely, the cookbooks and laptop were ablaze. There were inquiries about ingredients on hand and not his usual bag of tricks. The result was delicious.

I enjoy watching people get creative and stretch their interests. Mike is a great cook, usually he specializes in grilling but he’s no slouch in the kitchen. He was really in a zone with this one. He found a couple of recipes that piqued his interest and started in on a creamy garlic alfredo-type sauce for the shrimp. Of course we bumped up the garlic and will likely double it next time but this version was delightful alongside some steamed broccoli with a dusting of parmesan cheese.

Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

The Recipe Critic
This meal takes very little preparation and is so creamy and delicious the entire family will go crazy for it. We served it with steamed broccoli topped with a dusting of parmesan cheese but it's so adaptable, it'll be great with most anything you choose.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 16 oz fettuccini noodles
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 7 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley

Instructions
 

Directions

  • In a medium skillet over medium high heat, add shrimp and olive oil. Cook the shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until they are opaque. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • In a large pot bring salted water to a boil, add the fettuccini and cook until al dente. Drain
  • Meanwhile, prepare sauce. Add butter to the skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, cook for 30-45 seconds until the garlic is fragrant. Add cream and cream cheese, cook over medium heat and whisk until melted. Add the grated parmesan cheese and let simmer until it starts to thicken. Add the pasta and shrimp, toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle with parsley for service
Keyword dinner, Easy, Main Dish, Pasta, recipe

Sourced from The Recipe Critic blog