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Summer Shrimp Alfredo

Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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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!

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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

Step 1 -In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the pasta to al dente, according to the instructions on the package.

Step 2 -Drain the noodles, but do not rinse them. Set the noodles aside.

Step 3 -Season the shrimp with the salt, the pepper, and the paprika.

Step 4 -Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the oil.

Step 5 -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.

Step 6 -Place the shrimp in a separate bowl and set it aside.

Step 7 -Using the same pan, add the butter and the chopped onions. Sauté until the onions look golden-brown, about 6 minutes.

Step 8 -Add the garlic and cook, while stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 9 -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.

Step 10 -Stir in the heavy cream and allow it to simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 11 -Sprinkle the parmesan into the sauce mixture.

Step 12 -Stir the sauce mixture until it is creamy and smooth, then remove from the heat.

Step 13 -Add in the paprika, more of the salt, and more of the pepper, as needed.

Step 14 -Stir in the cooked shrimp and noodles.

Step 15 -Serve.

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