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Creamy Shrimp Alfredo
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Creamy Shrimp Alfredo

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @mxriyum23 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • fettuccine (cooked al dente, pasta water reserved)Grains450 g
  • shrimp (cleaned, tails on, patted dry)Fish680 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce7 pieces
  • onion (small, finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • parsley (chopped)Produce15 g
  • Parmesan (freshly grated)Dairy170 g
  • unsalted butterDairy70 g
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • heavy creamDairy480 ml
  • pasta water (reserved from cooking the pasta)Other120 ml
  • salt (divided between shrimp and sauce)Spices7 g
  • black pepper (divided between shrimp and sauce)Spices4 g
  • garlic powder (divided between shrimp and sauce)Spices4 g
  • onion powder (divided between shrimp and sauce)Spices4 g
  • cayenne pepper (divided between shrimp and sauce)Spices1 g
  • white pepperSpices1 g
  • red pepper flakes (for serving)Spices2 g
  • lemon (cut into wedges, for serving)Produce1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

998kcal

Carbs
88 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
53 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Grater
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Prep the ingredients

    • Mince the garlic, finely chop the onion and chop the parsley.
    • Grate the Parmesan and cook the fettuccine al dente, reserving some pasta water.
    • Pat the shrimp dry and keep the tails on if you like.
    Step 1

  2. Season the shrimp

    • In a bowl, coat the shrimp evenly with the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne.
    Step 2

  3. Sear the shrimp

    • Heat a little olive oil in a hot pan.
    • Sear the shrimp about 45 seconds per side; they should not be fully cooked yet.
    • Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
    Step 3

  4. Sauté the aromatics

    • Add the butter and a splash more olive oil to the pan.
    • Sauté the onion and garlic for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
    Step 4

  5. Build the cream sauce

    • Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a simmer.
    • Season the sauce with the salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne.
    • Add the grated Parmesan and stir until melted.
    Step 5

  6. Finish the shrimp in the sauce

    • Return the shrimp to the pan and simmer until fully cooked.
    Step 6

  7. Toss with the pasta

    • Add the cooked fettuccine and the pasta water.
    • Toss until the sauce coats the pasta without drowning it.
    • Taste and adjust the seasoning.
    Step 7

  8. Serve

    • Top with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes.
    • Serve with lemon wedges.
    Step 8
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