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Pasta is already one of the best comfort foods in the world. Once you add shrimp and alfredo to the party, it's a game-changer. Summer Shrimp Alfredo tastes like the warm sunshine on the beach, with delicate and sweet shrimp swimming in a rich, creamy sauce. With olive oil, garlic, and parmesan flavors, the Summer Shrimp Alfredo bounces with joy on the tongue! You'll be beaming as you eat this!
Pasta is already one of the best comfort foods in the world. Once you add shrimp and alfredo to the party, it's a game-changer. Summer Shrimp Alfredo tastes like the warm sunshine on the beach, with delicate and sweet shrimp swimming in a rich, creamy sauce. With olive oil, garlic, and parmesan flavors, the Summer Shrimp Alfredo bounces with joy on the tongue! You'll be beaming as you eat this!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- paprika to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
Directions
- In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the pasta to al dente, according to the instructions on the package.
- Drain the noodles, but do not rinse them. Set the noodles aside.
- Season the shrimp with the salt, the pepper, and the paprika.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the oil.
- Once the oil has heated, place the shrimp into the pan in one layer. Cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
- Place the shrimp in a separate bowl and set it aside.
- Using the same pan, add the butter and the chopped onions. Sauté until the onions look golden-brown, about 6 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook, while stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the white wine and reduce until about 1/4 of the mixture remains, scraping the brown bits off of the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the heavy cream and allow it to simmer for 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle the parmesan into the sauce mixture.
- Stir the sauce mixture until it is creamy and smooth, then remove from the heat.
- Add in the paprika, more of the salt, and more of the pepper, as needed.
- Stir in the cooked shrimp and noodles.
- Serve.
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