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Quick Shrimp Alfredo

Nettie
This quick Shrimp Alfredo pasta turns leftover shrimp into a creamy, restaurant-style meal in under 20 minutes. With a rich Parmesan Alfredo sauce and tender pasta, it’s an easy lunch or dinner that feels extra special — perfect when you want something comforting, fast, and RIDIC-ULICIOUS.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 628 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz fettuccine or any pasta
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shrimp leftover cooked
  • 2 –4 Tbsp reserved pasta water
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Add Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy and smooth. Add splashes of reserved pasta water as needed.
  • Add leftover shrimp and heat for 1–2 minutes.
  • Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until fully coated.
  • Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve warm.

Notes

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Storage Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • To reheat, add a splash of cream or milk and warm gently on the stovetop.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 628kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 28gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 238mgSodium: 444mgPotassium: 379mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1236IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 327mgIron: 2mg
Keyword easy alfredo, leftover shrimp recipe, quick shrimp pasta, shrimp alfredo
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