Indulge in a culinary delight that combines the richness of Alfredo sauce with the succulent taste of shrimp in this quick and easy pasta dish. In this article, we present a collection of Fast Shrimp Pasta with Alfredo Sauce recipes that cater to various preferences and skill levels. From classic Alfredo to flavorful variations infused with herbs, spices, and vegetables, these recipes offer a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, our meticulously curated recipes ensure a delightful and effortless cooking experience.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SHRIMP PASTA ALFREDO
My son loves any recipe with Alfredo sauce. As a bachelor, shrimp pasta was one of the first recipes he learned to prepare. Now his children ask for it regularly. Gail Lucas, Olive Branch, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding peas during the last 3 minutes of cooking; drain and return to pan., Stir in shrimp and sauce; heat through over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 206mg cholesterol, Sodium 750mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 41g protein.
SHRIMP ALFREDO PASTA
Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is a decadent dish that's sure to impress! Creamy and cheesy, rich and indulgent, yet easy enough to whip up in just minutes.
Provided by Erica Walker
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse and dry shrimp. In a medium-sized bowl, toss shrimp in seasoning salt and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter and garlic over medium heat until butter is melted. Add shrimp and sauté until shrimp becomes pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp from skillet, cover, and set aside.
- In the same skillet (do not wipe clean), add 4 tablespoons butter, milk, cream cheese, salt, and pepper, whisking often. Heat until cream cheese is melted and completely smooth (not quite boiling).
- Add parmesan cheese and whisk until smooth.
- Add pasta to skillet and toss until pasta in coated in Alfredo sauce. Add more milk if needed to thin sauce if it is too thick.
- Add cooked shrimp and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Cholesterol 286 mg, Sodium 1517 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SHRIMP ALFREDO
Instead of buying a jar of Alfredo sauce, make it from scratch with this simple recipe. The garlic aroma will call your family to the table.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in cream. Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. , Add the shrimp, cheese, garlic and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Drain fettuccine; toss with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 794 calories, Fat 52g fat (31g saturated fat), Cholesterol 337mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
SHRIMP FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
This is a very simple recipe and it tastes divine! My sister and I were trying to come up with the perfect Alfredo recipe and we found it.
Provided by MAMATIFF
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, cook and stir shrimp and garlic in the butter for about one minute. Pour in half and half; stir. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese in one tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly. After all Parmesan is added, mix in parsley and salt. Stir frequently making sure it does not boil. Sauce will take a while to thicken.
- When sauce has thickened, combine with cooked pasta noodles; serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 172 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 280.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
SHRIMP ALFREDO PASTA
A wonderful shrimp pasta dish! I came up with this on my own one night. You can change the amount of ingredients to your taste.
Provided by LISSA MURR
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan over low-temperature, heat the Alfredo sauce. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Boil shrimp in a large pot of water until they turn orange. Then place in bowl with melted butter. Let shrimp marinate for 15 to 30 minutes; remove. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the green pepper and onion in a small amount of oil.
- Mix together the cooked pasta, shrimp, pepper-onion mixture and Alfredo sauce. Season with garlic powder and cumin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 256.7 mg, Fat 42 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.2 g, Sodium 1038.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
SHRIMP PASTA WITH LEMON ALFREDO SAUCE
I love pasta and am constantly creating a new dish from ideas I get from other dishes. Here is a quick and easy lemony version of alfredo sauce. Note: I like to add fresh diced tomatoes to this (I'll omit the sun dried) and steamed broccoli crowns for a really complete meal.
Provided by annconnolly
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel & de-vein shrimp.
- Sauté shrimp in 2T oil from sun dried tomatoes (don't over cook), and set aside.
- Bring 2 Qt water to a boil, add pasta and cook according to package directions.
- Add 1/2 jar sun dried tomatoes (oil & all) to the boiling water.
- Warm the alfredo sauce adding 4T lemon juice concentrate.
- Place a colander in the sink and put artichokes into it.
- Drain pasta over the artichoke hearts. (This gets them warm.
- Divide pasta onto four large plates.
- Place equal amounts pasta, artichoke hearts and sundried tomatoes on each plate.
- Pour sauce over pasta.
- Top each plate with equal amounts of shrimp and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.2, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 86.4, Sodium 522.2, Carbohydrate 63, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 24.3
Tips:
- Use fresh shrimp. Fresh shrimp have a sweeter flavor and firmer texture than frozen shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp properly. Shrimp should be cooked until they are opaque and pink, but not overcooked, or they will become tough.
- Use a good quality Alfredo sauce. A good Alfredo sauce will be creamy and flavorful, with a rich Parmesan cheese flavor.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta should be cooked until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Add some vegetables. Adding some vegetables, such as broccoli, spinach, or zucchini, will make the dish more nutritious and colorful.
- Garnish with fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, or chives, will add a pop of flavor and color to the dish.
Conclusion:
This fast shrimp pasta with Alfredo sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.
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