Think you have to go out to dinner to indulge in a plate of out-of-this-world shrimp Alfredo?
Learn how to make shrimp Alfredo, and impress your family with this restaurant-quality dinner at home.
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What Is Alfredo Sauce?
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Alfredo sauce is a creamy, decadent pasta sauce that originated in Italy.
Ingredients for Shrimp Alfredo
Just eight ingredients are needed to make this decadent seafood pasta dish.
And of course, don’t forget the white wine.
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The shrimp should reach an internal temperature of 165F before serving.
you could also reheat small portions in the microwave.
strips lemon peel
1 1/4cup(2.25-oz.)
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Bring water to boil.
Cook pasta according to package instructions to al dente.
Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
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Strain pasta, and set pasta and reserved pasta water aside.
Cook shrimp:
In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium high heat.
Slowly stream in 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water into the milk mixture, whisking to combine.
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Make Alfredo sauce;
In a large skillet over medium-high, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter.
Add garlic and stir into butter until foamy and fragrant, 1 minute.
Slowly sprinkle 1 cup of the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano into the liquid as you whisk.
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Allow sauce to bubble and continue stirring gently until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
Remove strips of lemon peel and discard.
Garnish with additional Parmigiano-Reggiano and fresh parsley immediately before serving.
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Try linguine, penne, bowtie pasta, or any throw in you have on hand.
It’s balanced, light, velvety, and easy to prepare.
While it is possible to prepare shrimp Alfredo ahead, it’s best served fresh.
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Refrigerate until ready to use, then assemble the dish as directed.
